Mozambique:Visa Requirements

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Mozambique: Visa Requirements

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Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • The scope of the visa-free entry entitlement is determined by the type of travel document, the purpose of travel, and the relevant exemption regulation. The purpose of travel permitted by the exemption, the maximum duration of stay, and the accepted passport type must be checked from the current official eligibility table before travel.
  • The traveler must carry a valid passport or an equivalent travel document accepted by Mozambique. A single minimum passport validity period and number of blank pages applicable to all visa-free travelers is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Entry into the country may only be made through officially designated border crossing points. The traveler is subject to immigration control upon entry. The passport or equivalent travel document must be valid, the traveler must comply with the applicable exemption conditions, and the purpose of travel must remain within the permitted scope.
  • The permitted duration of stay may be 30 or 90 days depending on the exemption regulation. Some exemptions cover only tourism and business travel, while others cover specific types of travel documents. The number of entries permitted and the annual total stay limit vary according to the relevant exemption regulation.
  • A common return ticket, hotel reservation, invitation letter, bank statement, or minimum financial sufficiency amount for all visa-free travelers is not definitively specified in the central official source. Travel health insurance and the insurance coverage amount are also not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The requirement for a machine-readable or biometric passport, detailed rules on the acceptance of damaged passports, a general vaccination certificate requirement, and a universal document list for children are not definitively specified in the central official source.

Electronic Travel Authorization Requirements

  • The Electronic Travel Authorization is a pre-travel authorization for eligible travelers who are exempt from visa for short-term tourism or business travel but must register online before travel. Eligibility is determined by the passport used and the current classification in the official system.
  • The application must be made via the official electronic portal at least 48 hours before boarding the flight. The applicant must enter their personal information, passport details, contact information, and travel details; upload the documents required by the system; and pay the processing fee.
  • The passport or equivalent travel document must be valid for at least six months. The traveler must not be subject to a ban on entry into Mozambique.
  • The traveler traveling by air must have a round-trip air ticket and proof of accommodation. The round-trip air ticket requirement does not apply to travelers entering by land. A detailed list of vehicle and onward travel documents that may be requested for land travel is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The authorization provides a 30-day stay for tourism and business purposes and allows multiple entries within this period from the first entry. The stay period may be extended by an additional 30 days upon a justified application. The extension application may be made through the electronic system or the provincial immigration directorate responsible for the place of accommodation and is subject to a fee.
  • In the regulation dated 2023, the electronic registration processing fee was set at 650 Mozambican meticais, and it was stated that this amount may be updated by a subsequent joint ministerial decision. The exact amount to be paid in the current application must be checked in the application system.
  • When the application is approved, the pre-approval document is sent as a PDF. The document must be downloaded and printed and presented together with the passport both during boarding and upon arrival in Mozambique.
  • The number and size of photographs, the number of blank passport pages, the period that the bank statement must cover, the minimum financial sufficiency amount, travel health insurance, and insurance coverage are not definitively specified in the central official source.

E-Visa Application Requirements

  • The e-visa application is made via the official online portal. The applicant must use the passport with which they will travel; they must enter their personal information, date of birth, nationality, address, contact details, passport number, passport issuance and expiry dates, purpose of travel, and travel itinerary into the system.
  • A color copy of the biographical information page of the passport must be uploaded. The passport must be valid for more than six months. The number of blank pages required in the passport and which other pages of the passport need to be scanned are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • One recent, front-facing, passport-type photograph must be uploaded. The size, background color, date taken, resolution, and maximum file size of the photograph are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Documents must be clear, legible, and uploaded in JPEG, PDF, or PNG format. The file size limits are displayed during the document upload stage of the application.
  • The applicant must have sufficient means of subsistence and pay the application fee. A specific bank statement period and minimum account balance applicable to all e-visa types are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Tourist e-visa: In addition to the passport and photograph, proof of financial sufficiency, proof of hotel or other accommodation, and a confirmed return ticket must be submitted. Financial sufficiency may be demonstrated with documents such as a bank statement. The tourist e-visa may be issued for a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days. The number of entries is determined according to the travel itinerary. The e-visa must be used within two months from the date of issue.
  • Business e-visa: It may be used for business, research, meeting, or conference purposes and for travel of up to 90 days. If the application is made on behalf of a legal entity, a business license, invitation letter, responsibility undertaking of the inviting person, and document of the company representative are required. If the inviting organization is a public institution or the application is made individually, the document list changes. In individual applications, documents of financial sufficiency, accommodation, and return ticket may be required. The stay period may be 30, 60, or 90 days, and the number of entries is determined according to the travel plan.
  • Investment e-visa: It may be applied for an investment project with a total value of at least 500,000 USD. A criminal record certificate, health certificate, assignment or appointment letter, social security compliance certificate, financial compliance certificate, business license, investment project approved by competent authorities, invitation letter, and employment contract are required. The visa may be issued for a period of 90, 180, 365, or 730 days and as multiple entry according to the travel itinerary.
  • Sports and culture e-visa: In addition to the passport and photograph, proof of financial sufficiency, an invitation letter, and an accreditation document issued by the sports or cultural authority depending on the nature of the activity must be submitted. The visa is issued for 30 days and single entry.
  • Crew e-visa: For international airline or cruise crew, a letter of responsibility from the responsible person in Mozambique, a visa request letter from the relevant agency, and the crew card are required. The visa is issued for three days and single entry.
  • Humanitarian aid e-visa: The applicant must be invited by a government agency, international organization, or non-governmental organization to carry out non-profit humanitarian aid activities within the scope of a declared emergency or disaster. An invitation letter, criminal record certificate, health certificate, and accreditation from the authority responsible for disaster management must be submitted. The visa is issued for 90 days; the number of entries is determined according to the travel itinerary.
  • Business e-visa in the oil and gas sector: A visa request letter prepared addressed to the Director General of SENAMI, the application form issued by the Immigration Services after submission of proof of payment, a letter showing the relationship between the contractor and the concession holder or subcontractor, proof of payment, and a business license must be submitted. The stay period may be 30, 60, or 90 days. The number of entries is determined according to the travel plan and project needs.
  • Work e-visa in the oil and gas sector: A request letter prepared addressed to the Director General of SENAMI, the application form issued after proof of payment, an employment contract, a criminal record certificate from the country of residence, proof of payment, contractor accreditation, a work document, and a business license are required. The stay period may be 90, 180, or 365 days; multiple entry rights may be granted according to travel and project needs.
  • Health certificates and criminal record certificates that are not in Portuguese must be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator in the categories where these documents are required. The central e-visa pages do not specify apostille, consular legalization, or notarization as a common requirement for all applications.
  • For applicants under eighteen years of age, the identity document of the person with parental authority and a declaration of responsibility are required. Depending on the specific situation of the child, a birth certificate or authorization document may also be requested. The consent of the parent or guardian is required for the processing of personal data of children.
  • The standard processing time for e-visa applications is approximately five business days after the application and payment are completed. The category pages recommend applying three to five days before travel, taking into account the possibility of document correction.
  • If incomplete or incorrect documents are detected, a preliminary rejection notice is sent to the applicant. The requested corrected documents must be uploaded within five calendar days from the date the notice was sent. If documents are not submitted within this period, the application is automatically rejected and a new application is required.
  • Application fees are generally non-refundable. In the oil and gas categories, online card and online bank transfer are accepted. The exact fee payable for other e-visa categories and all accepted payment methods are not definitively specified on the public central information page; the amount is shown in the application flow.
  • The approved preliminary e-visa is sent as a PDF. The document must be printed and carried together with the valid passport. It is recommended to carry two printed copies, save a screenshot of the document on the phone, and keep the email.
  • The category pages explain that the pre-approval document will be checked upon arrival at an airport in Mozambique. A comprehensive and current list of border crossings stating that the e-visa can only be used at airports is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The requirement of travel health insurance for all e-visa applications and the minimum coverage amount the insurance must have are not definitively specified in the central official source. A general requirement for biometric data, fingerprints, or an interview is also not definitively specified in the central official source.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • A visa on arrival or at the border may only be issued at border crossing points authorized for this procedure. Not every airport, port, or land border crossing is authorized to issue a visa on arrival.
  • The traveler must carry a valid passport or an equivalent travel document accepted by Mozambique and complete the immigration procedures at the border. The minimum validity period and number of blank pages required for the passport are not definitively specified in the current central checklist applicable to all border visas.
  • Whether a visa on arrival is granted depends on the purpose of travel, the traveler's status, the border crossing used, and the assessment of the immigration authority. The possibility of obtaining a visa at the border does not constitute an automatic right of entry into the country.
  • A current and central document checklist for border visas has not been published. Common conditions applicable to all applicants regarding a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, invitation letter, financial sufficiency, photograph, and travel health insurance are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The current fee for the visa on arrival, accepted payment methods, maximum duration of stay, whether the visa is single or multiple entry, and the standard processing time are not definitively specified in the central official source.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • Consular visas can be obtained through Mozambique's diplomatic missions and consulates. Visa procedures may also be carried out by the authorized Immigration Services and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.
  • The application method, appointment, pre-approval, postal acceptance, fee, and processing time vary according to the diplomatic mission applied to. For mission visas other than diplomatic, courtesy, and official visas, prior authorization from SENAMI may be required.
  • The application form must be completed fully and accurately and signed by the applicant. The form requests information such as first and last name, date of birth, nationality, marital status, occupation, address, passport details, purpose of travel, duration of stay, planned entry and exit dates, the border crossing to be used, the accommodation address in Mozambique, and a contact person.
  • The original passport is submitted. In the general lists published by official missions, the passport is required to be valid for at least six months from the date of entry. The number of blank pages required in the passport varies by mission. Some missions require at least two, others at least three blank pages. Therefore, a single number of blank pages is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Photograph requirements may also vary by mission. Some missions require two color passport photographs with a white background, while others require two photographs of 3 × 4 centimeters. A common photograph size applicable to all missions is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Persons who are not citizens of the country where the application is made may be required to provide a valid residence permit, permanent residence card, or other proof of legal residency.
  • For tourist visa applications, confirmed flight and hotel reservations may be required. For visit visa applications, an invitation letter signed by the inviting person, the inviting person's Mozambican identity document, passport, or residence document for foreigners, and the flight itinerary are submitted.
  • For business visa applications, a letter from the applicant's employer or the inviting company in Mozambique explaining the purpose of the business trip, a flight reservation, and an accommodation document are required.
  • For a work visa, a permit issued by the relevant employment or religious activity authority, an employment contract in Mozambique, a criminal record certificate from the country of residence, a health certificate, a letter from the employer, a commercial activity license, the employer's identity document, a flight itinerary, and an accommodation document may be required. For health and criminal record certificates, some missions apply a three-month validity limit.
  • The requirement for document translation, notarization, legalization, or consular certification varies according to the country where the document was issued, the visa type, and the mission applied to. Certification may be requested especially for criminal record certificates, parental consent forms, and official authorization documents.
  • For minors under eighteen years of age, a parental travel consent form and a birth certificate are required. For some visa types, the consent form must be signed by both parents and notarized. For applications made through a spouse, a letter of responsibility and a marriage certificate may be requested.
  • For applicants who have been in a country at risk for yellow fever, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required both at the mission application and at the border entry. Apart from this, a common list of health or vaccination certificates applicable to all travelers is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • A tourist visa may provide for a stay of up to 90 days, continuously or intermittently, within a total 12-month period. A work visa may be issued for up to one year and may be extended for the same period. Diplomatic, courtesy, and official visas may be valid for two entries and a stay of up to 30 days. The validity period and number of entries for other categories vary according to the visa type and the decision of the competent authority.
  • Consular fees, payment methods, and expedited processing options vary by mission. A common fee, payment method, and processing time applicable to all missions are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • How far in advance of travel the application must be made is not definitively specified in the central official source. Some missions require an electronic document review and SENAMI pre-approval first, followed by the submission of the passport and original documents. This preliminary review may take an additional one or two weeks.
  • The competent mission may delay or reject the application due to incomplete information; it may request additional documents, original documents, certification, or clarification.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • A transit visa is a separate visa category issued for travelers continuing to a third country via Mozambique. Since a separate transit e-visa category is not published on the current official e-visa portal, the application method must be confirmed with the competent diplomatic mission or immigration authority.
  • The applicant must submit a valid passport or equivalent travel document and a completed and signed visa application form. The minimum validity period, number of blank pages for the passport, and photograph specifications may vary according to the general visa requirements of the mission applied to.
  • If a visa is required for the final destination country, that visa must be submitted. This requirement may not apply when the final destination country is the applicant's country of nationality or legal residence.
  • A flight or other transportation reservation showing the onward journey may be requested. The transit route, travel dates, and arrangement for departure from Mozambique must be clearly indicated.
  • The maximum duration of stay, validity period, whether it is single or multiple entry, current fee, payment method, and standard processing time for the transit visa are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • Travel health insurance, the amount of financial sufficiency, and the period that the bank statement must cover are not definitively specified in the central official source for the transit visa.
Population
36,639,851(2026 est.)
Official language
Portuguese
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Maputo
Currency
Mozambican meticals
Area
801,590 km²
Phone code
+258

Mozambique: Key Destinations

Maputo, the capital city, is the primary arrival point for international travelers and a bustling port hub. Other major cities include Beira, a key trade center on the central coast, and Nampula in the north.

Mozambique offers a rich cultural heritage, from the historic island of Ilha de Moçambique to vibrant local markets. Its coastline features pristine beaches and the Bazaruto Archipelago, a popular destination for wildlife and watersports.

Most visitors start in Maputo and travel north along the coast, using flights or the EN1 highway to connect to Pemba and Vilanculos. Regional routes also link to neighboring countries, making it easy to combine with South Africa or Tanzania.