Destination
Mozambique
Africa · Maputo
Entry details
Visa on arrival · up to 30 days
- Source's ruleVisa on arrival
- Passport validity6 months
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
More about entry
Day counting
The Tourist Visa is issued for a duration of 90 days or less; the Business Visa likewise for 90 days or less. The ETA allows a stay for up to 30 days for all types of passports.
Good to know
If approved, download the PDF, print it, and be sure to have it ready for both boarding and your arrival in Mozambique.
Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Day of Peace and Reconciliation
Dia da Paz e da Reconcialição
October 4, 2026
Sun · in 5d
Christmas Day
Natal
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
Dia de Ano Novo
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Heroes's Day
Dia do Heroi Nacional
February 3, 2027
Wed · in 127d
Women's Day
Dia da Mulher
April 7, 2027
Wed · in 190d
Worker's Day
Dia do Trabalhador
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Independence Day
Dia da Independência
June 25, 2027
Fri · in 269d
Victory Day
Dia da Victória
September 7, 2027
Tue · in 343d
UNESCO sites
2UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Island of Mozambique1991Cultural
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The Island of Mozambique lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province. Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park1999Natural
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park is situated on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, about 235 km (146 mi) north of Durban by road. It is South Africa's third-largest protected area, spanning 280 km (170 mi) of coastline, from the Mozambican border in the north to Mapelane south of the Lake St. Lucia estuary, and made up of around 3,280 km2 (1,270 sq mi) of natural ecosystems, managed by the iSimangaliso Authority.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Mozambique: do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa?
No advance visa: Azerbaijan citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 30 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 30 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid 6 months. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
About the country
- Capital
- Maputo
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 29,495,962
- Area
- 801,590 km²
- Currency
- Metical · MZN
- Time zone
- 17:03UTC+2
- Sockets
- CFM
- Emergency
- 119police117ambulance198fire
- Calling code
- +258
- Languages
- Portuguese, Makhuwa
−2h vs. your time
220 V · 50 Hz