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Mozambican Transit Visa

A short-validity visa for travellers passing through Mozambique en route to another destination.

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Transit visa validity, permitted transit period and fee are not verified from an official page here. Confirm current transit-visa rules on evisa.gov.mz.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mozambique government website before you apply.
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Official name
Transit Visa
Route type
Short-validity transit visa
Purpose
Passing through Mozambique to another country
Number of entries
Single entry
Where to apply
Mozambican embassy or consulate, before travel
Must be used within
60 days of issuance
Processing time
About 10 working days (normal) / 3 working days (urgent)
Maximum stay
Set for the transit period
The exact permitted transit duration is not stated on the official source — see review note.

Who it is for

  • Travellers transiting Mozambique en route to a third country
  • People who need to change transport or make a short stopover before onward travel

Requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Confirmed onward ticket to the destination country
  • Any visa or entry documents required for the onward destination

How to apply

The transit visa must be obtained from the nearest Mozambican embassy or consulate before you travel — official guidance requires it to be arranged in advance rather than at the border.

Standard processing is about 10 working days; an urgent service of around 3 working days is offered. Once issued, the visa must be used within 60 days of the issuance date.

Documents you may need

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • Completed visa application form and passport photos
  • Confirmed onward ticket to a third country
  • Valid visa for your final destination (unless it is your country of origin or residence)

Frequently asked questions

  • Official consular guidance lists transit among the categories that must be obtained from a Mozambican embassy or consulate before arriving at the border, rather than through the online eVisa portal or on arrival.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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