Mozambique is a country in the south eastern Africa. It has a coast on the Atlantic Ocean and is bordered by Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Mozambique is a large, under-developed country which is currently best known for its remote and beautiful beach destinations.
Sightsee and cultural exploration
Certain countries are visa exempt
Does not permit working
Can be extended in Mozambique
Tourist visas are issued to individuals who would like to sojourn in Mozambique on holiday for a period not exceeding 30 days through a single or multiple entry.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
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6 months business visas allow travellers to stay up to 30 consecutive days
Business visas on arrival are no longer granted at the airport.
South Africans should obtain a business visa at a Mozambique Consulate to avoid penalties during immigration inspections at company offices.
A Business visa allows the holder thereof to enter Mozambique for professional activities such as meetings, research, conferences or visiting a subsidiary branch of the parent company.
The 30 days business visa will allow the traveller to stay in Mozambique for a continous 30 days.The traveller would then need to depart after the 30 days.
The 6 months multiple business visa is issued to travellers for 6 months however it will only allow the traveller to stay in Mozambique for up to10 days per visit.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
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Issued for up to 7 days
South African nationals may obtain this upon arrival
Valid for a single entry
Allows you to transit through Mozambique
Transit visas are short-term travel visas that are granted for up to 7 days by the concerned Mozambique consular authorities. This visa allows you to transit through Mozambique and issued on a single entry.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
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Allows you to reside
Extended for up to 1 year
Issued as a single-entry visa converted to a multiple entry visa in country
Takes 7-10 working days to process
The Residence Visas are granted for a single entry only and allows applicants to remain in the country for thirty (30) days. Within this period, holders of this type of visa must apply to extend the residence for a period of one (1) year.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
Allows you to lawfully work
Valid for up to 1 year
Applications must be made prior to entering Mozambique
Takes 7-10 working days to process
A Work visa is designed for foreign workers to take up employment in Mozambique. The visa is issued for a single entry and includes residency for thirty (30) days. This may be extended for up to one (1) year in country. It requires a work authorization issued by the Directorate of Labour in the province where the work is expected to take place. Long term work authorizations can be issued for a period of two (2) years and various options available depending on the local registered entity’s available quotas.
The following quintessential documents are required to be submitted interalia with the application–
Allows you to study in Mozambique
Required prior to entering the country
These visas are only issued to student registered with tertiary institutions.
Work is prohibited
A study visa allows the holder to reside in Mozambique whilst taking up studies with an officially recognized educational institution.
This visa is valid for twelve (12) months and may be extended for a further period of 12 months.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –
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Allows you to lawfully work
Valid for up 90 or 180 days
Takes 15 -20 days to process
Requires a business visa to enter/exit
Short-term work authorizations are designed for foreign workers undertaking work for shorter periods of time. Short term work authorizations can be issued for a period of less than 90 days, or 180 day depending on the sector the local registered entity falls under. A short-term work permit is accompanied by a business visa for entry/exit into Mozambique during the validity of the short-term work authorization. Business visas allow the traveller to stay in Mozambique for a continuous 30 days.
The following quintessential documents must be submitted interalia with the application –