Mozambique Visa Types
Explore the different types of visas available for travel to Mozambique
Understanding Mozambique Visa Types
Mozambique offers various types of visas to accommodate different travel purposes and durations. Each visa type has specific requirements, validity periods, and conditions. Understanding these differences is essential for choosing the right visa for your travel needs.
All visa types are available through the electronic visa (eVisa) system, which allows you to apply online without visiting an embassy or consulate. This convenient process saves time and simplifies the application experience.
Choosing the Right Visa
Select your visa type based on your primary purpose of travel to Mozambique. Providing incorrect information about your travel purpose may result in visa rejection or issues upon arrival.
Tourist eVisa
For leisure travel, sightseeing, and visiting friends and family
Overview
The Tourist eVisa is designed for travelers visiting Mozambique for leisure purposes, including sightseeing, beach holidays, wildlife safaris, cultural exploration, or visiting friends and family.
Key Features
- Validity: Up to 30 days from the date of entry
- Entry Options: Single or multiple entry
- Processing Time: 3-5 business days (standard)
- Express Option: Available for urgent applications
Permitted Activities
With a Tourist eVisa, you are allowed to engage in the following activities:
Tourism & Sightseeing
Visit tourist attractions, beaches, national parks, and cultural sites throughout Mozambique.
Visiting Friends & Family
Stay with friends or family members who reside in Mozambique.
Recreational Activities
Participate in recreational activities such as diving, fishing, and safari tours.
Short Courses
Attend short, non-credit courses or workshops of less than 30 days duration.
Prohibited Activities
Tourist eVisa holders are not permitted to engage in any paid work, employment, business activities, or formal academic studies. If these are your intended activities, please apply for the appropriate visa type.
Required Documents
To apply for a Tourist eVisa, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Scanned copy of your passport's biographical page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
- Recent Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) with a white background.
- Travel Itinerary: Copy of your round-trip flight tickets or confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation Details: Hotel reservations or a letter of invitation if staying with friends or family.
- Financial Proof: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay.
- Health Requirements: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through affected countries.
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Business eVisa
For business meetings, conferences, and commercial activities
Overview
The Business eVisa is designed for travelers visiting Mozambique for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, trade fairs, or short-term commercial engagements that do not constitute employment.
Key Features
- Validity: Up to 30 days from the date of entry
- Entry Options: Single or multiple entry
- Processing Time: 3-5 business days (standard)
- Express Option: Available for urgent applications
Permitted Activities
With a Business eVisa, you are allowed to engage in the following activities:
Business Meetings
Attend business meetings, negotiations, and discussions with partners or clients in Mozambique.
Conferences & Seminars
Participate in conferences, seminars, workshops, or training sessions.
Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
Attend or participate in trade fairs, exhibitions, or promotional events.
Market Research
Conduct market research or explore business opportunities in Mozambique.
Prohibited Activities
Business eVisa holders are not permitted to engage in paid employment, establish a business, or work for a Mozambican company. For these activities, a work permit or investor visa is required.
Required Documents
To apply for a Business eVisa, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Scanned copy of your passport's biographical page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
- Recent Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) with a white background.
- Invitation Letter: A letter from the Mozambican company or organization inviting you for business purposes, stating the nature and duration of your visit.
- Company Letter: A letter from your employer confirming your position, the purpose of your trip, and financial responsibility for your stay.
- Travel Itinerary: Copy of your round-trip flight tickets or confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation Details: Hotel reservations or other accommodation arrangements for your stay.
- Financial Proof: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay.
- Health Requirements: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through affected countries.
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Transit eVisa
For travelers passing through Mozambique en route to another destination
Overview
The Transit eVisa is designed for travelers who are passing through Mozambique en route to another destination and need to stay in the country for a short period. This visa is ideal for layovers, connecting flights, or land transit through Mozambique.
Key Features
- Validity: Up to 7 days from the date of entry
- Entry Options: Single entry only
- Processing Time: 2-3 business days (standard)
- Express Option: Available for urgent applications
Permitted Activities
With a Transit eVisa, you are allowed to engage in the following activities:
Airport Transit
Transit through a Mozambican airport while waiting for a connecting flight to your final destination.
Land Transit
Travel through Mozambique by land en route to a neighboring country.
Port Transit
Transit through a Mozambican port while waiting for a connecting sea vessel.
Short Stays
Brief stays in Mozambique (up to 7 days) while en route to another destination.
Prohibited Activities
Transit eVisa holders are not permitted to engage in tourism, business activities, or any form of employment. The visa is strictly for transit purposes. If you plan to engage in other activities, please apply for the appropriate visa type.
Required Documents
To apply for a Transit eVisa, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Scanned copy of your passport's biographical page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay.
- Recent Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) with a white background.
- Onward Travel Proof: Confirmed tickets or itinerary showing your travel from Mozambique to your final destination.
- Visa for Final Destination: If required, proof of a valid visa for your final destination country.
- Accommodation Details: Hotel reservations or other accommodation arrangements for your short stay, if applicable.
- Health Requirements: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through affected countries.
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Multiple Entry eVisa
For frequent travelers to Mozambique
Overview
The Multiple Entry eVisa is designed for frequent travelers to Mozambique who need to enter and exit the country multiple times within a specific period. This visa is ideal for business travelers with ongoing projects, tourists planning to visit neighboring countries and return to Mozambique, or those with regular commitments in the country.
Key Features
- Validity: Up to 90 days from the date of issue
- Entry Options: Multiple entries during validity period
- Stay Duration: Up to 30 days per entry
- Processing Time: 5-7 business days (standard)
- Express Option: Available for urgent applications
Permitted Activities
With a Multiple Entry eVisa, you are allowed to engage in activities permitted under tourist or business visa categories, depending on your declared purpose of travel. These may include:
Multiple Border Crossings
Enter and exit Mozambique multiple times during the visa validity period.
Business Activities
Attend meetings, conferences, and engage in other permitted business activities.
Tourism
Engage in tourism and recreational activities during each entry.
Regional Travel
Use Mozambique as a base for travel to neighboring countries in Southern Africa.
Important Conditions
Each stay in Mozambique must not exceed 30 days, even if the overall visa validity is longer. You must exit the country before the 30-day period expires and can re-enter as needed during the visa validity period.
Required Documents
To apply for a Multiple Entry eVisa, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Valid Passport: Scanned copy of your passport's biographical page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the visa validity period.
- Recent Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) with a white background.
- Justification Letter: A letter explaining the need for multiple entries to Mozambique, including your travel plans and purposes.
- Travel Itinerary: Detailed itinerary showing your planned entries and exits from Mozambique.
- Accommodation Details: Hotel reservations or other accommodation arrangements for your stays.
- Financial Proof: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your expenses during multiple stays.
- Health Requirements: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through affected countries.
- Previous Visas (if applicable): Copies of previous Mozambique visas or entry stamps, if available.
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