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Who needs a visa for Mozambique?

Entry rules for Mozambique by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 17 countries and territories can visit Mozambique without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 6 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 175 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
17
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
175
Visa required
6

About 4.7 bn people (59% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Mozambique: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portalReport a change

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Mozambique entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days4Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, BotswanaServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal
Visa-free30 days13South Africa, Uganda, Angola, MalawiServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal
ETA30 days29China, United States, Indonesia, RussiaServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal
eVisa90 days or less191India, China, United States, IndonesiaServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal
Visa requiredNot stated6Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, EthiopiaServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal
eVisaNot stated1MacaoServiço Nacional de Migração, Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal

Visa-free for 90 days: Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and 1 more

4 nationalities

Tourism or business.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked For Visa Exempt countries, applicants meeting the specified criteria mentioned in this table - including purpose of travel, duration of stay, and applicable passport types for each country - must fall under Visa Exempt.

Visa-free for 30 days: South Africa, Uganda, Angola and 10 more

13 nationalities

Tourism or business.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked For Visa Exempt countries, applicants meeting the specified criteria mentioned in this table - including purpose of travel, duration of stay, and applicable passport types for each country - must fall under Visa Exempt.

ETA for 30 days: China, the US, Indonesia and 26 more

29 nationalities

Tourism or business.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked The ETA allows a stay for up to 30 days fo All Types of passport.

eVisa for 90 days or less: India, China, the US and 188 more

191 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked Countries eligible for the eVisa scheme include those under the ETA program and visa‑exempt nations. Travelers from these countries may also apply for an eVisa if their stay exceeds the permitted duration or if they require a visa category other than Tourist or Business.

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 3 more

6 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked Travelers from following countries are not allowed to apply for Visa via eVisa portal, but can request Visa in the nearest embassy

eVisa: Macao

1 nationality

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked Countries eligible for the eVisa scheme include those under the ETA program and visa‑exempt nations.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa or ETA only on the official site, evisa.gov.mz. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mozambique, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Mozambique?

It depends on your passport: 17 nationalities are visa-free, 175 can use an eVisa or ETA and 6 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (90 days or less) (Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an ETA before they travel (30 days); tourism or business (Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique: official eVisa & eTA portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Mozambique visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 175 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.mz.

Sources and changes

  1. Mozambique eVisa & eTA (official portal, eligibility by country)evisa.gov.mz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. SENAMI (National Migration Service)senami.gov.mz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI), Mozambique. No change since.

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