Facts for the Visitor

Visa Requirements

Mozambique has launched a new official eVisa and eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) platform, introduced on 11 February 2026. The eTA allows a stay for up to 30, 60 or 90 days and can either be for single or multiple entry depending on your itinerary. 

Visitors have to apply for this in advance of travel through the e-visa portal online (https://evisa.gov.mz/). 

eTAs are applicable for all visitors travelling with a United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, or Singapore passport.  All other nationalities can check via the portal to see if they need to apply for an eTA, or to see whether they are exempt or if they need to apply for a full visa via their embassy. 

If you need to apply for an eTA, you must complete the application on the online platform and upload the necessary documents and pay the required fee - payment can be made by credit card. If you have dual nationality, you must use the passport you will be travelling with. Check your email for the preliminary eVisa/ eTA. If approved, download the PDF, print it, and be sure to have it ready for both boarding and your arrival in Mozambique.

Standard processing takes approximately 5 business days after you submit your application and complete the payment.

You will need to upload the following documents:

a) Colour copy of the passport bio page (valid more than 6 months).
b) A recent passport style photo
c) Round-trip flight ticket (if travelling by air)
d) Proof of accommodation
e) Proof of financial means like salary slips, bank statements, etc

You need at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

Medical Considerations

You are advised to contact your doctor or clinic around 4-8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations and to get their professional medical advice regarding travel to Mozambique.

To help avoid heatstroke, drink plenty of bottled water/fluids, and keep out of the midday sun.

There is a risk of malaria in all areas of Mozambique - check with your doctor about suitable antimalarial tablets. Dengue fever can also be transmitted via mosquito bites. Try to avoid mosquito bites wherever possible - wear loose long-sleeved clothing and trousers, and use a repellent on clothing and exposed skin.

There is no risk of yellow fever in Mozambique, so a Yellow Fever vaccination is NOT required for travellers whose sole destination is Mozambique. However, in accordance with International Health Regulations, Mozambique requires all travellers over one year of age arriving from a yellow fever risk country, or having been in transit longer than 12 hours at the airport of such a country, to have a yellow fever certificate. These countries include Kenya and Uganda but it is up to the traveller to check the full list here https://nathnacyfzone.org.uk/factsheet/60/yellow-fever-maps

language and people

The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese, but English is also widely spoken in the main tourist areas. Approximately 60 other languages and dialects are spoken in Mozambique, which are all of Bantu origin.

We would ask that all travellers are respectful of the local culture as follows:

Taking photographs of military and government buildings, airports or the police is illegal.  If in doubt, put your camera away! 

Homosexuality is not prohibited by law, but local attitudes can be less tolerant and public displays of affection may attract negative attention. Whilst everyone is of course entitled to their own sexual preferences and gender identity, we would advise all clients of the LGBT+ community to refrain from public displays of affection (including kissing and holding hands) and to be as discrete as possible about their relationship.

You must by law carry original identity documents at all times and present them on request to the authorities. Police patrols and checkpoints are common. Don’t hand over your passport to anyone other than an official - ask to see their ID if in doubt.

currency

The unit of currency in Mozambique is the metical (MZN) or meticais in plural, which is divided into 100 centavos.

If you are travelling in the southern parts of the country, South African Rands, US Dollars and GB Pounds sterling are also accepted by some hotels. North of Vilanculos it is best to have mainly US dollars with you. Credit cards are usually accepted at most hotels but travellers cheques are not commonly accepted anywhere.

Please note that there are no longer any ATM facilities at Vilanculos Airport. It is recommended that guests carry a small amount of cash, between USD 50 to USD 80 per person, so that they are able to purchase a visa on arrival, if required.

Visitors should not enter or exit the country with more than 500 meticais.

Credit cards are increasingly accepted however you should tell your bank before using your credit card in Mozambique.

phone coverage

The international dialling code for Mozambique is +258, followed by the regional code and then the number. Mozambique emergency telephone numbers are as follows : 117 - Ambulance 119 - Police

electricity

Mozambique plugs have a voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50 Hertz. Some plugs require two round prongs while others require 3 round prongs like those in South Africa.

time zone

When making calls to or from Mozambique, keep in mind that Mozambican standard time is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and they do not operate Daylight Saving Time.