Mozambique visa on arrival for citizens of Australia: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Mozambique, and citizens of Australia can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Mozambique visa from Australia
Australian nationals need a visa to visit Mozambique. The simplest route is to apply for an e-Visa online through the official portal before you travel.
Whether you are heading for the Bazaruto Archipelago beaches or travelling on business to Maputo, Australians must obtain a visa before entering Mozambique. The country runs an electronic visa (e-Visa) system that, in most cases, replaces a visit to an embassy. Some entry points may also issue a visa on arrival, but applying online in advance remains the recommended path.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Australian passport holders are not visa-exempt for Mozambique and must obtain authorisation before or at entry. The recommended route is the e-Visa, applied for online ahead of travel. Your passport should remain valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry.
How much does a visa for Mozambique cost from Australia?
The official fee for a visa for Mozambique is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Mozambique really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Mozambique?
The exact list for Mozambique is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Mozambique before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare an Australian passport valid six months beyond entry, a recent passport photo, proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, and possibly evidence of sufficient funds. The exact fee is not confirmed here: check the amount shown on evisa.gov.mz at the time of your application.
How to apply for a visa for Mozambique from Australia
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
The application is completed entirely online on the Mozambican government's official portal, evisa.gov.mz. Create an account, fill in the form, upload the required documents and pay the fee. Where an e-Visa is not used, some land borders and airports may issue a visa on arrival, but this option is less reliable, so it is wise not to depend on it.
Where do you apply for a visa for Mozambique from Australia?
A visa on arrival for Mozambique is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Australia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Australia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Mozambique take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing and tips
Submit your application several working days before departure, as processing time can vary. Check health requirements: a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country at risk. Print your approved e-Visa and keep a digital copy.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most common mistakes are a passport with insufficient validity, a non-compliant photo, a name that does not exactly match the passport, and relying on visa on arrival when the entry point does not offer it. Double-check every detail before paying.
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Other visa types for Mozambique
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Official websiteTo confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Mozambique
- Make sure you have all the necessary documents for an extension.
- Contact local authorities for extension procedures.
Example: If you want to extend your tourist stay, you will need to go to the local immigration office with your passport and proof of sufficient financial means.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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