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Mozambique visas

Mozambique tourist visa

Your passport determines whether you can visit without a visa, use an online travel permit, or need a visa.

Ways to get a Mozambique tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for up to 3 months

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  4. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers from countries that are not visa-exempt can generally obtain a visa on arrival. Citizens of Bangladesh, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka face restrictions.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Valid for
    30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    USD 50.
    1. Bring the required passport and supporting documents.
    2. Apply at a border post on arrival and pay USD 50.

  5. Tourist e-Visa (online visa)

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt can apply, except citizens of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia.

    Stay
    30, 60 or 90 days.
    Fee
    MT 6,250 for 30 days; MT 12,504 for 60 days; MT 18,756.25 for 90 days. MT means Mozambican meticais.
    1. Apply for a tourist visa through the official online visa website before entering Mozambique.
    2. Pay the fee for a 30-, 60- or 90-day stay.

  6. Embassy visa

    Visa needed

    Citizens of Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia must apply at the nearest Mozambican embassy because they cannot apply for an online visa.

    1. Apply at the nearest Mozambican embassy before travelling.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an ETA need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania can visit without a visa for up to 3 months. Citizens of Angola, Cape Verde, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, São Tomé and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.

Good to know

  • An ETA stay can be extended by 30 days.
  • Some passports are excluded from visas on arrival or online visas. The exclusion lists differ.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Mozambique?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an ETA need a visa. Citizens of Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania can visit without a visa for up to 3 months. Citizens of Angola, Cape Verde, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, São Tomé and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Mozambique?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for up to 3 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no visa at all); ETA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Tourist e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Embassy visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Mozambique without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania can enter without a visa. Citizens of Angola, Cape Verde, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, São Tomé and Principe, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Uganda can enter without a visa.

Can I apply online for Mozambique?

Yes: ETA (an online travel permit) and Tourist e-Visa (online visa). Citizens of the listed countries can obtain an ETA.

How long can I stay on a Mozambique tourist visa?

Visa-free stays are up to 3 months or 30 days, depending on your passport. ETA and visa-on-arrival stays are up to 30 days. Tourist online visas offer 30, 60 or 90 days.

How much does a Mozambique tourist visa cost?

ETA: USD 48. Visa on arrival: USD 50. Tourist online visa: MT 6,250 for 30 days, MT 12,504 for 60 days, or MT 18,756.25 for 90 days.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Mozambique?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Mozambique visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Mozambique be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Mozambique tourist visa rules?

On Mozambique's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Mozambique?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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