Mozambique Holidays

Get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for tourism or business visits of up to 30 days.

Apply online at least 5 working days before travel and pay the ETA fee online.

Ensure your passport expires at least 6 months after you arrive.

Carry a passport with at least 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

Carry printed ETA approval, accommodation proof, a return ticket and proof of funds.

With a child under 18, carry the required birth certificate and notarised consent affidavit.

Carry yellow fever or polio vaccination certificates when the stated conditions apply.

Always carry your passport with you as police patrols and checkpoints are common and will not accept copies.

Be aware that drinking alcohol on public beaches is illegal.

Street crime involving knives and firearms is common in Maputo and is increasing in other cities and tourist destinations.

Carjackings are a risk, so keep your car doors locked and windows closed while driving, and avoid driving alone at night.

Credit cards are increasingly accepted in larger cities, but you should tell your bank before using your card in Mozambique.

If a police officer threatens you or asks for a bribe, report this to the British High Commission for awareness.

When driving, you must always carry 2 reflective triangles in your vehicle and wear a reflective vest when repairing, loading or unloading it to avoid an on-the-spot fine.