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🇲🇿 Mozambique for 🇸🇹 ST citizens
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival – obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Maximum stay30 days
Government fee50 USD
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity30 days
Other options
Documents
Always required
Proof of return or onward travel from Mozambique (e.g., round-trip flight booking or onward ticket).
Mozambican and foreign-government guidance state that visa-exempt tourists and business travelers must show proof of round-trip or onward travel. Printed confirmations are recommended as some border posts may not accept only digital itineraries. US and other foreign-government guidance states that tourist and business travelers must show proof of a round-trip flight and may be refused boarding or entry without it.
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond date of entry with at least 2 blank pages; original plus copy of bio-data page.
Border officials expect at least 6 months’ validity and multiple blank pages for visa-on-arrival issuance. Mozambique expects at least 6 months’ validity and multiple blank pages for visa-on-arrival issuance; damaged or nearly full passports may be refused.
Proof of accommodation in Mozambique (hotel, lodge, guesthouse booking, or organized tour confirmation).
Border officials commonly request printed hotel or lodge confirmations; if on a tour, a letter from the tour operator with itinerary and lodging details is advisable.
Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay (e.g., recent bank statements, cash, credit card statements).
Immigration officers may ask for evidence of funds; travel advisors recommend showing recent bank statements and having access to cash and cards. While no official minimum is published, demonstrating realistic coverage of accommodation and daily expenses reduces risk of refusal.
Recommended
Recent passport-style colour photograph for visa-on-arrival processing (may be requested at some border posts).
Some travelers report being asked for a physical passport photo at land borders; carrying one is a low-effort precaution.
Travel insurance covering medical care and emergency evacuation for the duration of stay.
Not formally mandatory for visa on arrival, but strongly recommended by travel advisories and may be requested as evidence of preparedness.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
1
Learn the word “chapa”: chapas (minibuses) are the cheapest way to get around cities like Maputo and even between nearby towns—basic Portuguese helps a lot for routes and stops.
2
Carry meticais in small notes for transport and markets; cash is the smoothest way to pay for everyday things.
3
If you’re heading to beach areas where transport info is scarce, ask your hostel about early shuttles or recommended transfers—some places run reliable daily rides when public options are confusing.
Last verified: 2025-12-05