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Mozambique visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for Mozambique. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
MOZ
Mozambique
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit for holidays or business without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Mozambique.
Ways into Mozambique
Check your passport before choosing a holiday visa.
Visa not required For your passport30-day visa-free stayPeople from listed countries can visit for holidays or business without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your country and passport in the portal's table.
- Show your travel papers at the border.
- Countries: Angola, Cabo Verde, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Eswatini, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Also South Africa and São Tomé and Príncipe, for ordinary passports.
Visa not required For your passportOfficial passport visa waiverSome diplomatic, service, official and special passports allow visits without a visa.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Match your country and passport type in the portal's table.
- Ask an embassy if you are unsure.
Documents required
- Passport type listed in the table
- Indonesia, Thailand and Venezuela allow 30 days; other listed countries allow 90 days.
- Both your country and passport type must match the table.
eVisa For your passportOnline visa eligibility checkCheck whether the portal accepts your passport for your chosen visa.
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Check your passport and trip at evisa.gov.mz.
- Check visa-free rules before choosing a full visa.
- Follow Apply Now and upload the requested papers.
- Pay and print your emailed approval.
Documents required
- Passport used for travel
- Papers for your chosen visa
- Printed approval
- Processing takes about 5 working days after application and payment; follow your approval's dates.
- Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia must use an embassy.
eVisaOnline tourist visaApply online for a holiday visa if the portal accepts your passport.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your passport and choose Tourism on the portal.
- Fill in the form and upload clear papers.
- Pay the requested fee.
- Print the approval sent by email.
Documents required
- Colour passport photo-page copy
- Recent passport photo
- Bank statements or other money proof
- Proof of where you will stay
- Confirmed return tickets
- Children: ID and parent's responsibility statement
- Hotel booking
- Approval gives 30, 60 or 90 days; follow its printed entry dates.
- Processing takes about 5 working days after you apply and pay.
Visa on arrivalTourist visa on arrivalSome tourists may apply at an approved border crossing.
How to apply
- Confirm your eligibility with an embassy.
- Ask your airline whether you can board without advance approval.
- Check that your arrival border can issue the visa.
- Apply at the approved crossing as instructed.
- Only approved border crossings can issue border visas.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply through an embassy for a holiday visa.
How to apply
- Ask the embassy for its current holiday visa checklist.
- Follow its instructions for papers, passport and payment.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Hotel booking
Sources (22)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Immigration Service: official electronic visa and travel-authorisation portal
- Official portal: frequently asked questions
- Official portal: tourist visa
- Official portal: business visa
- Official portal: oil-and-gas business visa
- Official portal: oil-and-gas work visa
- Official portal: investment visa
- Official portal: sports and culture visa
- Official portal: crew visa
- Official portal: humanitarian assistance visa
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation: entry visas
- Mozambique High Commission in London: visa section and February 2026 platform notice
- Mozambique Embassy in Washington: visas; official indexed content read, direct retrieval timed out
- Mozambique Embassy in Tokyo: visas, requirements and October 2026 urgent-service suspension
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: tourist route guidance
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: student visa
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: work visa
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: visa classes
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: fees and handling times
- Mozambique Embassy in Stockholm: yellow fever entry-document guidance
- Mozambique Embassy and Permanent Mission in Geneva: visa application instructions
- Mozambique Embassy in Paris: visa categories and mission-specific schedules
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C F MAdapter for some
- MoneyMZN MT
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency119 police117 ambulance
Planning your Mozambique trip
- Mozambique IslandSee colonial buildings and beaches at this World Heritage Site.
- InhambaneExplore a historic town.
- Museum of Revolution, MaputoLearn about the country's recent history.
- Gorongosa National ParkSee wildlife and natural landscapes.
Scams to watch for in Mozambique
- Taxi overchargingTaxis have no meters, so the fare needs to be agreed before the journey. In Maputo, drivers often try to double city-centre fares early in the morning, when fewer taxis are available.
- Police demands for moneyPolice may use their position to demand money. A claimed fine can become an opportunity to pressure a traveller into paying without proper verification.
- Inflated shopping pricesA seller may open with a very high asking price for an unpriced item. Bargaining is expected, so the first quote may be far above a reasonable final price.
About Mozambique
Mozambique is a republic on the Indian Ocean coast of southeast Africa, facing Madagascar.
- Capital
- Maputo
- Money
- Mozambican metical (MT)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +258
Other Africa passports
Going to Mozambique
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Mozambique with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Mozambique. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can south african citizens stay in Mozambique?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do mozambican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mozambican citizens do not need a visa for South Africa. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Mozambique?
Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Eswatini Ghana, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Mozambique are easier for south african citizens?
Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Réunion Rwanda, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Mozambique?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Mozambique?
Mozambican metical (MT). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Mozambique?
Portuguese.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
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