If coming for business or tourist purposes, a visa can be obtained on arrival valid for a maximum of 30 days, however it is strongly recommended that visitors apply for visas in advance due to frequent problems with the visa service on arrival. Visa applicants must submit the original passport that should be valid at least 6 months from date of submission and have at least 1 blank page for visa stamp (amendment pages are not acceptable). Visitors must have all tickets and documents necessary for return or onward journeys, as well as sufficient funds for their duration of stay. Any visitor who has
been to a country where yellow fever exists (list on WHO) must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival, or face vaccination at a cost.
Americans: United States passport holders require a passport and a visa.
UK nationals: British passport holders require a passport and a visa.
Canadians: Canadian passport holders require a passport and a visa.
Australians: Australian passport holders require a passport and a visa.
South Africans: South Africans must have a passport, but a visa is not required for a stay of up to 30 days.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport and a visa.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport and a visa.
Health
Visitors require 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
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); there is also a risk of cyclones during the rainy season.
