Mozambique Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and a handful of other countries walk in visa-free for tourism or business.
Extension possible once for an additional 30 days at provincial immigration offices.
Travelers whose passports aren't on the visa-free list must secure an e-Visa before wheels touch the tarmac.
Cost: Mid-range fee charged in US dollars, payable by credit card.
Print the e-Visa approval letter and carry it together with your passport. The e-Visa is accepted at all designated ports of entry including airports and the Ressano Garcia land border.
Nationals not covered above must obtain a visa from a Mozambican embassy or consulate prior to travel.
Processing time ranges from 3 to 10 working days depending on the mission. Visas issued by embassies are multiple entry by default.
Arrival Process
Upon landing in Mozambique, follow the overhead signs to immigration. Separate queues are marked for nationals, visa-free visitors, e-Visa holders, and visa-on-arrival applicants.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Mozambique customs allows personal effects and modest gifts duty-free. Exceeding allowances triggers payment of import duty at the red channel.
Prohibited Items
- Narcotics and illegal drugs
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit currency
- Endangered wildlife products (ivory, rhino horn)
Restricted Items
- Firearms & ammunition, need police permit issued in advance
- Fresh meat and dairy, veterinary certificate required
- Plant material, phytosanitary certificate required
Health Requirements
Mozambique requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for arrivals from endemic zones. Routine vaccinations should be up to date regardless of recent travel history.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever (if arriving from or transiting through Angola, DR Congo, Uganda, etc.)
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies (for long stays or animal contact)
- Malaria prophylaxis
Health Insurance
No mandatory cover. But complete travel insurance that includes medical evacuation is strongly recommended because facilities outside Maputo are limited.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Single parents or guardians need a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent(s) plus an unabridged birth certificate. Both documents must be in Portuguese or officially translated.
Obtain an import permit from the Mozambican veterinary authority (MICOA) at least 14 days in advance. Pets need a current rabies vaccination certificate and a veterinary health certificate issued within 7 days of travel.
Tourist visas can be extended twice for 30 days each at provincial immigration offices. For longer stays, apply for a temporary residence permit in Maputo after arrival. This process may take 4, 6 weeks.
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