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Can a British traveller visit Mozambique?

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Most British travellers don't need a visa, but they do need an electronic travel authorisation before boarding when heading to Mozambique for tourism.

The route most travellers use is the Visa-free with electronic travel authorisation (30 days). Stays go up to 30 days per visit.

The paperwork is straightforward — approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from evisa.gov.mz.

Visa-free with eTATourism

Visa-free with electronic travel authorisation (30 days)

Max stay
30days
Processing
—
Fee
—
Apply on official siteevisa.gov.mz
Difficulty9/10·Realism9/10
Why? ▾

Difficulty

Quick paperwork
9/10

Quick to obtain, light documentation, fast turnaround.

Why this score?
  • —Visa-free with eTA — quick online authorisation

Approval realism

Approval is likely
9/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?
  • —Approval is near-automatic for visa-free-with-eTA routes
Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

  1. 1

    Check your passport validity

    60+ days before

    Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.

  2. 2

    Gather supporting documents

    45+ days before

    You'll need: Valid passport; Onward / return ticket; Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border.

  3. 3

    On the day of travel

    day of travel

    Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

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Passport valid 6+ months

What you need

  • Valid passport
  • Onward / return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation may be requested at the border
View primary source (evisa.gov.mz) →

What you'll need

Tourism visa for Mozambique

Specific to British passport holders.

Start ~0–3 weeks before your intended travel date.

Order these first — they have the longest lead time

  • Valid passport

    Identity1–3 weeks

    Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date, with two or more blank pages.

    How: Renew at gov.uk/renew-adult-passport — 3 weeks standard, 1 week premium (£177).

Then gather these

  • Online visa application form

    Application1–3 days

    The destination's online form (DS-160 for US, gov.uk for UK, IRCC portal for Canada, ImmiAccount for Australia, e-Visa portal for most others).

    How: Apply directly on the destination government website — never via a third-party paid service.

  • Onward or return ticket

    Purpose evidence1 day

    Proof you intend to leave the country before your permitted stay expires. Most short-stay visas and visa-free entries require this.

    How: Book a refundable flight or use a 24-hour hold from an OTA. Border officers can check the booking.

  • Application fee payment

    Application1 day

    Payable to the destination government directly. Fees range from ~$25 (e-Visas) to $2,500+ (US EB-1).

    How: Card payment on the destination's portal. Receipt required for the application.

Lead times are global averages. Country-specific channels can be faster (FBI Channeler in days vs FBI Mail in months) — always check the destination's embassy or visa portal for current timelines.

Email me if Mozambique's policy changes

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Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

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Who needs a visa for Mozambique?

Informational only. A valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or official source before travel, employment, or relocation.