Mozambique — Visas and Healthcare
Passports and Visas
All foreign passengers to Mozambique must hold return/onward tickets, the necessary travel documentation for their next destination, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their expenses while in the country. Visitors of most nationalities can obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Mozambique: the visa fee is USD 66, and further 30-day extensions are possible. Note that a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Mozambique, if arriving within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Americans
US citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
UK Nationals
British citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
Canadians
Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
Australians
Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
South Africans
South African citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. No visa is required, for stays of up to 30 days.
Irish Nationals
Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
New Zealanders
New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid upon their arrival in Mozambique. A visa is required, and can be obtained on arrival (see note, below).
Healthcare
Health regulations in Mozambique require visitors to have a yellow fever certificate if traveling from infected areas. Malaria is a risk throughout the year in the whole country. Cholera and other water-borne diseases are prevalent during the rainy season. Diseases caused by unsanitary conditions are common throughout the country, and untreated water should be considered unsafe to drink. The government has declared tuberculosis (TB) a national emergency and it is expected to be a problem for the next 15 years. Hospital facilities are generally poor and outside the major cities of Maputo and Beira medical facilities are limited. Comprehensive medical insurance is essential and it is recommended that visitors carry personal medical supplies with them.
Safety
Safety in Mozambique is not usually an issue for visitors. However, many unexploded landmines lie scattered about the country and visitors are advised that it is extremely risky to wander off well-traveled paths and roads; local information should be sought before going off-road outside provincial capitals. Violent crime is on the increase, including car hijackings and armed robbery. In the cities, particularly Maputo, muggings, bag snatching and pick-pocketing is common, and visitors are advised to be alert in public places, to keep valuables out of sight and to avoid walking anywhere at night. Identity documents should be carried at all times. All visitors, especially women, should not walk alone on any beach in Mozambique as there have been several severe attacks (and rapes) on tourists. Overland travel after dark is not recommended and travelers should be especially alert when driving near the Mozambique-South African border. Police checkpoints are common and foreigners are at risk of frequent harassment. Many roads can become impassable in the rainy season (November to April), when there is also a risk of cyclones.
