# 🇲🇿 Mozambique — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Mozambique from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/mozambique 16 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Tourist e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 5 days | | Mozambique Visa on Arrival (Tourism) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 1 day | | Mozambique SADC Visa-Free Entry | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | $0 | — | — | | Mozambique Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 30 days | $48 | — | 2 days | | Mozambique Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 7 days | — | — | 7 days | | Mozambique Business Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 7 days | | Mozambique Temporary Stay Visa (Medical / Religious / Other) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — | - **Mozambique Tourist e-Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Passport bio-data scan, Passport photograph, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.mz - **Mozambique Visa on Arrival (Tourism)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Visa fee · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.mz - **Mozambique SADC Visa-Free Entry** — Key documents: Valid passport, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.mz - **Mozambique Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Passport bio-data scan, Passport photograph, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.mz - **Mozambique Transit Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photograph, Visa/permit for final destination, Onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com - **Mozambique Business Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Letter of invitation, Company documentation, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com - **Mozambique Temporary Stay Visa (Medical / Religious / Other)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Proof of purpose, Criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation and funds · Rights: Residency after 10 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mozambiqueexpert.com ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Student (Study) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 7 days | - **Mozambique Student (Study) Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Acceptance/enrolment letter, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Proof of accommodation, Proof of funds · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. · Residency: Held via DIRE during studies; long-term residence requires years of continuous lawful residence on temporary permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 21 days | | Mozambique Short-Term Work Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | 14 days | - **Mozambique Work Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Labour authorisation / work permit, Employment contract, Company documentation, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Authorises employment for the specified employer once the DIRE is issued; conditioned on Ministry of Labour authorisation. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Spouse and dependent children may apply via the accompanying/temporary-stay visa. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com - **Mozambique Short-Term Work Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Short-term work communication, Assignment or service contract, Company documentation, Return or onward ticket · Rights: Work: Authorises short-term work for the named assignment under the communication regime; capped days per year. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mozambiqueexpert.com ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Investor Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Mozambique Investor Residence Visa** — Key documents: Approved investment project, Visa application form, Valid passport, Proof of investment funds, Company documentation, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises the investor/director to operate the approved project. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Family generally included via accompanying/temporary-stay permits; specifics pending the formal programme rules. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: imidaily.com ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Accompanying / Family Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Mozambique Accompanying / Family Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Proof of family relationship, Principal's residence document, Term of responsibility · Rights: Study: Dependent children may attend school; adults may study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Designed for the spouse and dependent children of the principal resident. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mozambiqueexpert.com ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mozambique Religious / Missionary Stay Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — | | Mozambique Temporary Residence (DIRE) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Mozambique Precarious Residence Authorisation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Mozambique Permanent Residence (DIRE) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 270 days | - **Mozambique Religious / Missionary Stay Visa** — Key documents: Visa application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Sponsoring organisation letter, Criminal record certificate, Proof of accommodation and support · Rights: Residency after 10 years · Family: Family may accompany via the accompanying visa. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mozambiqueexpert.com - **Mozambique Temporary Residence (DIRE)** — Key documents: DIRE application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Basis-of-residence document, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Proof of accommodation and means, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Work permitted where the DIRE is on a work/investment basis with the corresponding labour authorisation. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependents hold their own DIRE on the accompanying basis. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com - **Mozambique Precarious Residence Authorisation** — Key documents: Residence application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Basis-of-stay document, Criminal record certificate, Medical certificate, Proof of accommodation and means · Rights: Work: Work permitted where the underlying basis and labour authorisation allow it. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 10 years · Family: Dependents hold their own residence document on the accompanying basis. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: ibn.co.za - **Mozambique Permanent Residence (DIRE)** — Key documents: Permanent-residence application form, Valid passport, Passport photographs, Proof of qualifying residence history, Criminal record certificate, Mozambican tax clearance, Medical certificate, Proof of accommodation and means (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may work without a separate employer-tied permit. · Study: Full access to education. · Residency: This is permanent residence (5-year renewable DIRE); naturalisation is governed separately by nationality law. · Family: Dependents may be included subject to their own residence history and documentation. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: dlapiperafrica.com --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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