This new rule, announced by Mozambique’s National Immigration Service, marks a significant shift in travel regulations aimed at tightening border control, enhancing national security, and streamlining the entry process for international visitors.
What Is the Mozambique ETA?
The Mozambique ETA is a mandatory pre-travel registration that must be completed online at least 48 hours before departure. This formality was previously optional, but it has now become a compulsory step for legal entry into Mozambique.
Key Details About the Mozambique ETA:
- Website: Apply at www.evisa.gov.mz
- Application Requirements: Passport info, personal data, trip details
- Approval Time: Usually within minutes
- Validity: 3 months from the approval date
- Purpose: Not a visa, but a legal entry notification
Fee on Arrival: What You’ll Pay
Even after getting ETA approval, travellers must pay an administrative fee of 650 Mozambican Meticais (MZN) — about €9 or $10 USD — upon arrival. This can be paid in local currency or in a foreign currency accepted by Mozambican authorities.
Failure to pay this fee or to present an approved ETA may result in denied boarding or refusal of entry at the Mozambican border.
29 Countries Now Subject to Mozambique’s ETA Rule
Since May 1, 2023, citizens of the following 29 countries could travel to Mozambique visa-free for up to 30 days, with an option to extend. As of April 24, 2025, these travellers must now secure an ETA in advance:
- Belgium
- Canada
- China
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
What You Need Upon Arrival in Mozambique
Besides the approved ETA, travellers must show:
For Tourists:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Proof of accommodation
- Return flight ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
For Business Visitors:
- Invitation letter from the Mozambican host organisation
- Return ticket
- Financial documents showing means to support the stay
Visa-Free Entry Still in Place (with the New ETA)
It’s important to note that since May 1, 2023, tourists and business travellers from these 29 countries have enjoyed visa-free entry into Mozambique for stays of up to 30 days, with a possibility of a 30-day extension once within the country. The introduction of the ETA is a new procedural layer for this existing visa-free arrangement.
Plan Ahead: Avoid Entry Denial
Mozambique’s authorities are firm on this new requirement. No ETA = No Entry. To avoid travel disruptions, be sure to:
- Apply for your ETA at least 48 hours before flying
- Double-check that your passport has 6 months’ validity
- Carry printed or digital copies of the ETA and supporting documents
Final Tips for Travellers
This new policy reflects a growing global trend toward digital pre-screening of travellers. By streamlining the arrival process, Mozambique hopes to make visits safer and more predictable for both tourists and officials.
