Mozambique Visa Policy

All foreign nationals who intend to travel to Mozambique and required a visa for entry can obtain their Visa on Arrival in Mozambique. All nationals are eligible for obtaining a Visa on Arrival. The Visa’s duration of validity will be 30 days, and it will be a single-entry visa. You can apply for a visa with more validity at the nearest embassies/consulates of Mozambique. If you want to stay in Mozambique for a long period of time, you can apply for long-term visas (residences, if eligible) at the embassy/consulate, or you can apply for a residence permit after arriving in Mozambique.

All nationalities from all countries who intend to travel to Mozambique can obtain Visa on Arrival. These nationals can obtain a Mozambique visa in two different ways:

1. Applying for a visa in Mozambique embassies/consulates
2. Getting Mozambique Visa on Arrival

The duration of the Visa on Arrival will be 30 days mainly, and it will be valid for single-entry. You can apply for a visa with more validity at the nearest embassies/consulates of Mozambique. You should check this information with the nearest Mozambique embassy/consulate before applying for a visa.

Required Documents for Mozambique Visa on Arrival

1. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

*Additional documents can be required by the border control.

Processing Time for Mozambique Visa on Arrival

The average processing time for Mozambique Visa on Arrival is a few minutes.

Mozambique Visa on Arrival Fee

Mozambique Visa on Arrival fee is 50-72 USD for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Visa on Arrival?

You can obtain Mozambique Visa on Arrival at all border posts of Mozambique. 

Mozambique Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a Mozambique Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities. A tourist visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid (multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Tourist Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is travelling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Tourist Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Tourist Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Tourist Visa Fee

Mozambique Tourist Visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 120 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Tourist Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Tourist visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Business visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for short-term business purposes. You can apply for a Mozambique Business visa in order to realize your business activities. Business visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid ( multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Business Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant 

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Letter of Invitation

• Invitation letter by a business entity in Mozambique, or
• Letter from a company represented by the applicant, stating the reason for a business trip to Mozambique

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Business Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Business Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Business Visa Fee

Mozambique Business Visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 120 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Business Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Business visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Visit visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for visiting their family or friends / private entities. Visit visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid (multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Visit Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other
• In the case of sponsorship, the sponsor should present these documents with an official sponsorship letter.

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Letter of Invitation and Supporting Documents

• Invitation letter by a private entity/person in Mozambique. The letter should be notarized by the Notary Service of Mozambique. If your travel costs are covered by the inviting person, this information also must be indicated in the invitation letter.
• Documents confirming the status of inviting person to Mozambique
• Documents proving kinship (if any)
• If the invitee stays at the inviting person’s home, documents about the house (contract, payment for utilities, etc.)

10. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is travelling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is travelling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Visit Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Visit Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Visit Visa Fee

Mozambique Visit Visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 120 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Visit Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Visit visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Courtesy visa is issued for applicants who are invited by the Mozambican authorities. Courtesy visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid (multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Courtesy Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant 

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Letter of Invitation

• Invitation letter by Mozambican authorities

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Courtesy Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Courtesy Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Courtesy Visa Fee

Mozambique Courtesy Visa is free of charge for all applicants.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Courtesy Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Courtesy visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Official visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for short-term official reasons. Official visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid (multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Official Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant 

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Letter of Invitation

• Invitation letter by an official entity in Mozambique

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Official Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Official Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Official Visa Fee

Mozambique Official Visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 120 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Official Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Official visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Diplomatic visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for short-term diplomatic reasons. A diplomatic visa can be both 1-month valid (single-entry) and 3-months valid (multiple-entry).

Required Documents for Mozambique Diplomatic Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant 

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Diplomatic Note Verbale

• A diplomatic Note Verbale issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassy, Consulate, or other diplomatic missions

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Diplomatic Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Diplomatic Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Diplomatic Visa Fee

Mozambique Diplomatic Visa is free of charge for all applicants.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Diplomatic Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Diplomatic visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.      

Mozambique Work visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique in order to be employed by others. Work visa’s validity is 1 month. It can be extended for another 30 days. If your employment contract is valid for more than 60 days, you must apply for a Permit for Temporary Residence at the Immigration Service of Mozambique. This visa is also issued to entrepreneurs who want to get a residence in Mozambique.

Required Documents for Mozambique Work Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets (Return ticket)
• Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
• Or Invitation letter by your host

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Criminal Record Certificate

• Its validity must not exceed 90 days, and it must be issued by your country of origin or country of residence for the last 2 years. It must be translated to Portuguese by a sworn translator, and also it must be authenticated by the Mozambican embassy.

10. Work Authorization

• Authorization or permission to work in Mozambique, issued by the Ministry of Labour.
• Employment Contract
  • Employment contract signed by competent authorities

11. Document of Investment

• Document of investment or permission of work, signed by the authority if the applicant is an entrepreneur.

12. Support Document

• Support document allows the applicant to realize an independent profession in Mozambique and work permit if the applicant will pursue an independent profession.

13. Medical Certificate

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Work Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Work Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Work Visa Fee

Mozambique Work Visa fee is 500 EUR for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Work Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Work visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Student visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for academic reasons. Mozambique Student visa’s validity is 12 months.

Required Documents for Mozambique Student Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your transiting through Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets 

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Proof of Scholarship or Course Attendance

• Proof that the applicant has a scholarship or proof that ensure the attendance of the course in Mozambique

10. Accommodation Proof

• Proof that applicant has accommodation in Mozambique

11. Medical Certificate

12. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is travelling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is travelling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Student Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Student Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Student Visa Fee

Mozambique Student Visa fee is 330 EUR for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Student Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Student visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.          

Mozambique Residence visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Mozambique for residing permanently here. The Residence visa’s validity is 1 month. It can be extended for another 30 days. Within this period applicant must apply for a Residence Permit at the Immigration Service of Mozambique.

Required Documents for Mozambique Residence Visa

1. Application Form

• Fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

• Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your transiting through Mozambique.
• Signed by bearer
• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
• At least one or two free “visa pages.”
• Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Photo

• A uniform and white background
• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame
• Passport size

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Travel Itinerary

• Flight tickets 

7. Proof of Financial Means

• Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
  • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements
  • Credit card
  • Cash
  • Traveller’s cheques
  • Payslips
  • Proof of employment
  • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
  • Proof of prepaid accommodation
  • Document about accommodation in private
  • Proof of prepaid transport
  • Other

8. Proof of Payment for Visa Processing Fees

• Visa application processing fees will be done via bank transfer in most cases, so you will need to attach proof of visa payments to your application package.

9. Criminal Record Certificate

• Its validity must not exceed 90 days, and it must be issued by your country of origin or country of residence for the last 2 years. It must be translated to Portuguese by a sworn translator, and also it must be authenticated by the Mozambican embassy.

10. Tax Certificate of Discharge

• Certificate of discharge by the Ministry of Finance

11. Employment Permission Contract

• Employment contract issued by the Mozambican Ministry of Labour if working for a company.

12. Accommodation Proof

• Proof that applicant has accommodation in Mozambique

13. Medical Certificate

14. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is travelling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is travelling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Mozambique Residence Visa

The average processing time for Mozambique Residence Visa is 3-7 working days. You can also order urgent and very urgent procedures by paying an additional fee at the embassy.

Mozambique Residence Visa Fee

Mozambique Residence Visa fee is 400 EUR for all foreign citizens. The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Mozambique Residence Visa?

You will apply for the Mozambique Residence visa in Mozambique visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.