The Government of Mozambique officially launched its new electronic visa (e-Visa) system on February 11, 2026. The new platform allows citizens from 183 countries to apply online for entry authorization before traveling.

This initiative aims to simplify immigration procedures, strengthen national security, and promote tourism, business, and foreign investment in the country.

The digital platform was developed by VFS Global and enables the issuance of various visa categories and Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTA), including:

• Tourism

• Business

• Crew Transit

• Sports and Cultural Activities

• Humanitarian Assistance

• Oil and Gas

Countries Exempt from Visa Requirements (depending on passport type)

• Angola – All passport types

• Botswana – All passport types

• Brazil – Diplomatic and service passports only

• Cape Verde – All passport types

• Cuba – Diplomatic and service passports only

• Kenya – Ordinary passports only

• Lesotho – All passport types

• Malawi – All passport types

• Mauritius – All passport types

• Namibia – All passport types

• Portugal – Diplomatic and service passports only

• Seychelles – All passport types

• South Africa – All passport types

• Eswatini – All passport types

• Tanzania – All passport types

• Uganda – All passport types

• Zambia – All passport types

• Zimbabwe – All passport types

• Rwanda – All passport types

Countries Not Eligible for the e-Visa Portal

(Applications must be submitted through Mozambican embassies)

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• Ethiopia

• Nigeria

• Nepal

• Somalia

Countries Eligible for eTA (Stay up to 30 days)

• Belgium

• Canada

• China

• Côte d’Ivoire

• Denmark

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Ghana

• Indonesia

• Ireland

• Israel

• Italy

• Japan

• Netherlands

• Norway

• Portugal

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• Senegal

• Singapore

• Spain

• South Korea

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• Ukraine

• United Arab Emirates

• United Kingdom

• United States

The launch of this digital system positions Mozambique as a more accessible and competitive destination in the international tourism and business landscape. It reflects the Government’s commitment to digital transformation and the facilitation of global mobility, further strengthening Mozambique’s image as an attractive destination for visitors and investors alike.