What are the five ways to acquire Malawian citizenship?

Here are five ways of acquiring Malawian citizenship:

1. By Birth: A person born in Malawi to parents who are Malawian citizens, or a person born outside Malawi whose parent(s) are Malawian citizens.
2. By Descent: A person whose grandparent or great-grandparent was a Malawian citizen may be eligible to apply for citizenship by descent, provided they meet specific conditions.
3. By Naturalization: A foreign national who has resided in Malawi for a continuous period (usually five years or more), is of good character, and intends to reside in Malawi permanently, may apply for citizenship by naturalization.
4. By Registration: Certain categories of individuals, such as Commonwealth citizens or minors, may be eligible to acquire Malawian citizenship through registration after fulfilling specific legal requirements.
5. By Marriage: A foreign national who marries a Malawian citizen may apply for citizenship after a specified period of marriage and continuous residence in Malawi.