ENHANCING THE AVAILABILITY OF PASSPORT PRINTING SERVICES

To improve accessibility by making it more convenient for citizens to access these services.

To reduce turnaround time for the applicant's location to receive the printed passport, thereby improving the overall service experience.

To reduce the risk of passport interception or tampering during transportation, as the printing process is done in Lilongwe.

To increase efficiency by reducing congestion and processing times at the central office.

To ensure continuity of passport services in the event of a disaster or disruption at a central location.

To reduce transportation costs and minimise the need for centralised infrastructure.

To provide more personalised and responsive service to applicants, improving overall satisfaction.

To reduce social costs such as corruption and bribery.