By Smile Hamilton Malawi
The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) on January 23, 2026, held a consultative meeting with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services in Blantyre aimed at strengthening collaboration in regulating the entry and operations of foreign artists in the country.
The meeting focused on aligning COSOMA-issued permits with Immigration visa and work permit requirements to ensure compliance with Malawi’s laws while improving monitoring mechanisms for foreign creatives operating in the local industry.
Speaking after the engagement, COSOMA said the collaboration is crucial in safeguarding the country’s creative sector and protecting the interests of local artists. “This partnership will help ensure that all foreign artists entering Malawi comply with the law while protecting the interests of local creatives,” COSOMA said.
COSOMA emphasized that proper coordination with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services will help curb illegal performances and unregulated artistic activities involving foreign creatives.
Discussions during the meeting further highlighted that foreign artists are required to follow all procedures set by COSOMA in addition to meeting immigration regulations, including visa applications, entry requirements, and valid work permits before engaging in artistic activities.
The two institutions noted that enhanced cooperation will reduce irregular practices in the creative industry and promote transparency in the hosting of international artists across the country.
COSOMA and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation to ensure that artistic activities involving foreign creatives are conducted legally and in a manner that respects Malawi’s laws while protecting the righ
ts of artists.
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