Mozambique

Republic of Mozambique

Eastern AfricaMaputoMZ · MOZ

At a glance

Currency
Mozambican Metical
MZN · MT
Languages
Portuguese
por
Calling code
+258
Area
801,590 km²
newDaylight today12h 09m↑ 05:37 · ↓ 17:46
Entry & visa

Mozambique visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Mozambique depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
37
Visa-free
nationalities
161
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
0
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Mozambique, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Do you need a visa for Mozambique?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Mozambique — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 37 countries can currently enter Mozambique visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Mozambique runs on 220V with plug types C, D, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type D
Three large round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips

Mozambique uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.

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Location

18.3° S, 35.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 6 countries

Light & dark

Maputo swings from 11-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:46.

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