Mozambique Tourism Visa

Up-to-date Information about Visas to Mozambique (Updated June 2025)

Visa Exempt Nationals must pre-register (ETA) on www.evisa.gov.mz at least 48 hours before coming to Mozambique. This is currently suspended, however, it is likely that in the near future this will become a requirement again.

Click on countries below for our Visa Advice per Country

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What do I need to enter Mozambique if I am a holder of a passport from a "Visa Exempt" country?

If you come from a visa exempt country you need:

Passport with at least 6 months validity
650mtn (you can usually pay with bank card)
Proof of onward travel (printed return ticket or ticket showing onward travel)
Proof of accommodation (printed out)
Proof of funds (print out of your bank statement - this is not always requested but best to have)

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We often get South African clients asking, "Can South Africans gets visas upon arrival," or "How much must South Africans pay for tourist visas for Mozambique." South African citizens only need to apply for visas if they plan to work or reside in Mozambique. There is no cost for SA tourists who enter Mozambique for tourism purposes.

Other nationalities that don't require visas for tourism or business visits of less than 30 days in Mozambique are:

- Angola

- Botswana

- Eswatini (Swaziland)

- Malawi

- Mauritius

- Namibia

- Tanzania

- Zambia

- Zimbabwe

And the countries that were made visa exempt in 2023.

The following countries are "visa-exempt" when travelling to Mozambique. Despite being exempt you may be asked on arrival for proof of accommodation reservation, or that you have sufficient funds to support your stay while in Mozambique:

- Belgium

- Canada

- China

- Denmark

- France

- Finland

- Germany

- Ghana

- Indonesia

- Ireland

- Israel

- Italy

- Ivory Coast

- Japan

- Netherlands

- Norway

- Portugal

- Russian Federation

- Saudi Arabia

- Senegal

- Singapore

- South Korea

- Spain

- Sweden

- Swiss Confederation

- Ukraine

- United Arab Emirates

- United Kingdom of Britain and NI

- USA

What do I need to get a VOA (Visa on Arrival)?

Firstly, avoid the risk and get your preliminary visa on www.evisa.gov.mz before coming to Mozambique.

National of the following countries can not get Visa on Arrival in Mozambique: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia

If you are not from a visa-exempt country we do not recommend that you simply turn up to Mozambique without a preliminary visa. You can apply for a preliminary visa on www.evisa.gov.mz . It costs nothing to apply. You only pay if you arrive in Mozambique and get your visa.

Tourism visas for 30 days are now 9.837,00 MZN, about $160USD

If you do take the chance and just turn up you need:

1) $160 USD (notes shouldn't be older than 2013 and shouldn't be marked) or €150. Note you are unlikely to get change if you pay in cash. Most border posts accept card payments. It is best to pay by card when you can.

2) Accommodation Reservation (Print an extra copy as they immigration will keep this for their file)

- Instead of an accommodation Reservation a Mozambican National or Resident can send a "Letter of Responsibility". This letter must be notorised and can result in more complications, the Accommodation Reservation is more efficient.

3) Onward Plane ticket (Even if you will be using a land border to leave Mozambique you should have an extra copy of your next flight showing your final onward travel)

4) A valid passport that still had three empty pages and six months validity (less is required from nationals from other SADC countries however they also don't require a tourist visa)

What don't I need?

1) Passport photos are not required, your photo will be taken by the immigration official and included in your visa

Visa Advice per country:

Albania (evisa)

Argentina (evisa)

Australia (evisa)

Austria (evisa)

Bangladesh (Embassy visa)

Bolivia (evisa)

Brazil (evisa)

Congo Brazzavile ROC (evisa)

Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC (evisa)