Visa policy of Mozambique
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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 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]
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3 months 30 days |
| Date of visa changes |
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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]
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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 pay a tax, 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]
