Visa policy of Mozambique

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.

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:

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 if they pay a tax fee of 650 MT, 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.

Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic and official, service or special passports of the following countries may enter without a visa:

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

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

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 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. 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.

According to Timatic, visa on arrival is not available to citizens of the following countries:

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.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
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.

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.