Visa policy of Mozambique

Mozambique allows most countries that are not visa exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa online or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.[1]

Mozambique is part of the Southern African Development Community, meaning that members of most other SADC countries do not require a tourist visa if visiting Mozambique for tourism purposes.

Visa policy map

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Mozambique for a stay up to the duration listed below:[2][3]

3 months

30 days

1 - For holders of normal passports only.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic and official, service or special passports of the following countries may enter without a visa:[9][10]

D - Diplomatic passports only.
P - Community of Portuguese Language Countries.

Electronic Travel Authorisation

Since 1 May 2023, the following nationals can obtain an ETA to enter Mozambique for 30 days by paying a tax fee of 48 USD. In addition, an extension of 30 days is possible:[11][12]

30 days

As of March 2026, according to IATA Timatic, boarding is still permitted without an ETA. Therefore, citizens of the countries listed above can enter without a visa, provided they present a valid passport with at least six months’validity, and have a return or onward ticket along with a hotel reservation confirmation. The Mozambican government still recommends that visitors apply for an ETA.[3]

Visa on arrival

Citizens of all other countries that are not visa exempt can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique, valid for a maximum stay of 30 days at all border posts, if they present a passport valid for 6 months on arrival[13] and a return or onward ticket, as well as proof of sufficient funds to support their stay and proof of the purpose of their visit.[3] A visa obtained on arrival costs 50 USD, which is significantly cheaper than an eVisa.

Despite visas stating they are valid for only 1 entry, visitors who have travelled to Eswatini and South Africa have found it was valid for 2 entries if the visa was still within its 30 day validity.[14]

According to Timatic and the Henry & Partners and the Passport Index, visa on arrival is not available to citizens of the following countries:[15][16]

However, citizens of these countries may obtain a visa on arrival if they hold a printed confirmation from the Immigration Authority (SENAMI) Headquarters in Maputo, indicating that a visa has been approved before departure and travel for the Rovuma Basin Project.[3]

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

In December 2022, the Mozambique e-Visa system began operations. Nationals of all countries that are not visa-exempt can also apply for an e-Visa prior to entering Mozambique.[13][17]

The official e-Visa website offers all types of visas, such as tourist, sports and business visas. The cost of the Tourist e-Visa is 6,250 MT for 30 days, 12,504 MT for 60 days, and 18,756.25 MT for 90 days.[18]

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Mozambique.

References

  1. ^ "Mozambique Government Announces 30-day Tourist Visas now Available at Borders for all Visitors - Mozambican Hotels". www.mozambicanhotels.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Visa Waiver Countries".
  3. ^ a b c d "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  4. ^ "VISA EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANGOLA AND MOZAMBIQUE COMES INTO FORCE - Mozambique Tribune". mozambiquetribune.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  5. ^ "STATEMENT OF TREATIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS - Registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat during the month of February 2010" (PDF). United Nations. February 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Agreement between the Argentine Republic and the Republic of Mozambique on the Suppression of Visas for Holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ^ https://gonomadic.com/business-travel-news-updates/travel-updates/ugandamozambique-visa-waiver-implemented/
  8. ^ https://www.fragomen.com/insights/uganda-visa-waiver-for-mozambican-nationals.html
  9. ^ "Visa Waiver Countries".
  10. ^ "Acordo sobre a Supressão de Vistos e Passaportes Diplomáticos, Especiais e de Serviço, entre os Governos dos Países-Membros da CPLP". cplp.org/ (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Mozambique ETA".
  12. ^ "Mozambique: e-Visa and ETA application portal gets a makeover". visasnews.com.
  13. ^ a b "Mozambique Tourism e Visa". www.toursmaputo.com. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  14. ^ "Mozambique Tourist Visa Now Valid for 2 Entries - Mozambican Hotels". www.mozambicanhotels.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Visa requirements for Nationals".
  16. ^ "Compare Destinations".
  17. ^ "Mozambique eVisa".
  18. ^ "Mozambique eVisa".
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