Visa policy of Mozambique

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Most visitors to Mozambique can obtain a visa for Mozambique, either on arrival or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world in advance, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.[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[edit]

  Mozambique
  Visa not required (3 months)
  Visa not required (30 days)
  Conditional visa-free access (30 days)
  Visa on arrival / eVisa
  eVisa

Visa exemption[edit]

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

Conditional visa exemption (30 days)2

1 - For holders of normal passports only.
2 - Since 1 May 2023, these nationals do not need a visa to enter Mozambique for 30 days by paying 650 MT fee, provided that they present normal passports valid for 6 months on arrival, as well as a return or onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. In addition, an extension of 30 days is possible.[3]

Non-ordinary passports[edit]

Holders of diplomatic and official, service or special passports of the following countries may enter without a visa:[7][8]

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

Future changes[edit]

Mozambique has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

Country Passports Agreement signed on
 Rwanda[9][10] Ordinary October 2022
 Thailand[11] Diplomatic, service 3 December 2018
 Rwanda[12] Diplomatic July 2018

Visa on arrival[edit]

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.

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, visa on arrival is not available to citizens of the following countries:[15]

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)[edit]

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][16]

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.[16]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mozambique Government Announces 30-day Tourist Visas now Available at Borders for all Visitors - Mozambican Hotels". www.mozambicanhotels.com. 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 April 2017.
  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. ^ "Visa Waiver Countries".
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Kenya, Mozambique sign visa waiver to allow free movement of people".
  10. ^ "Mozambique and Rwanda sign visa exemption arrangement".
  11. ^ @MFAThai (December 3, 2018). "Mr. José Condugua António Pacheco, #Mozambique FM 🇲🇿 had bilateral meeting with FM Don Pramudwinai 🇹🇭 during offici…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ "Rwanda, Mozambique Sign Trade, Skills Exchange Agreements". 20 July 2018.
  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. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Visa requirements for Nationals".
  16. ^ a b "Mozambique eVisa".