🇲🇿Mozambique Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Mozambique?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 17 enter Mozambique visa-free, 172 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 6 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
17
nationalities
Visa on arrival
140
nationalities
E-visa
32
nationalities
Consular visa
6
nationalities
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Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (evisa.gov.mz), read on .
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Mozambique visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Mozambique applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa on arrivalStay: 30 days
- RussiaE-visa
- AustriaVisa on arrivalStay: 30 days
- SpainE-visa
- United KingdomE-visa
- United StatesE-visa
- ItalyE-visa
- GermanyE-visa
- CanadaE-visa
- SwitzerlandE-visa
- FranceE-visa
- NetherlandsE-visa
- AustraliaVisa on arrivalStay: 30 days
- BelgiumE-visa
- DenmarkE-visa
- SwedenE-visa
- NorwayE-visa
- PolandVisa on arrivalStay: 30 days
- IrelandE-visa
- Czech RepublicVisa on arrivalStay: 30 days
Mozambique visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Mozambique publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | |||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 30 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Maputo
Population
35,900,000
Currency
Mozambican metical (MZN MT)
Languages
Portuguese, Makhuwa, Tsonga
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+258
Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Area
801,590 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
June 25 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.mz
About
Mozambique is a southeastern African country on the Indian Ocean coast. It has abundant natural resources including minerals and natural gas, but faces challenges such as poverty and insurgency in the north. The population is young and culturally diverse.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Do not display valuables
Terrorism(High)
- Avoid the northern part of the country
- Follow official travel advisories
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Check the condition of vehicles
Natural risks(Seasonal cyclones and floods (November-April))
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Limited healthcare system, overloaded hospitals)
- Vaccines: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Yellow fever, Malaria prophylaxis
- Mandatory health insurance and repatriation
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Copy important documents
- Avoid protests
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Maputo · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Left
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Mozambique?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Mozambique across 195 nationalities: 17 visa-free, 140 with a visa on arrival, 32 with an e-visa, 6 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Is it dangerous to travel to Mozambique?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk in the north due to Islamist insurgency, moderate elsewhere with urban crime.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Mozambique?▾
The official currency is Mozambican metical (MZN MT). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Mozambique?▾
The capital of Mozambique is Maputo. The main spoken languages are: Portuguese, Makhuwa, Tsonga.
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