Mozambique has temporarily paused a new travel rule that would have affected visitors from visa-exempt countries, including South Africa.
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Travel registration requirement suspended
The halted policy required travellers to register online via Mozambique’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system at least 48 hours before departure. However, this measure has now been put on hold due to unresolved technical issues.
According to Tourism Update, the National Migration Service (SENAMI) released a statement confirming the immediate suspension of the system.
“Technical constraints have prevented normal access and submission of data,” SENAMI explained. The agency added that the pause is necessary “to protect user rights while work is conducted to restore and stabilise the system.”
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The countries that are on the list are as follows:
Africa
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Senegal
Asia
China
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
United Arab Emirates
Europe
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
North America
Canada
United States
What South Africans need to enter Mozambique
While South Africans don’t require a visa for tourist visits, there are several key documents and travel requirements to be aware of:
Documents to carry:
Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date.
Unabridged Birth Certificate: Required for all minors travelling with you.
Driver’s Licence: A valid South African driver’s licence is accepted.
Vehicle Registration Papers: Originals or SAPS-certified copies (no older than 3 months).
Permission Letter (If Vehicle is Financed): Required from the financial institution authorising travel into Mozambique.
Third-Party Insurance Certificate: Compulsory. If purchased online (e.g. Hollard), ensure it’s printed before entering Mozambique.
Temporary Import/Export Documents: Obtainable only at border posts. Ask border officials which forms are required.
Traveller allowances (per person, every 30 days)
Visitors are permitted to bring the following items across the border duty-free:
Tobacco: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars
Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits and 2.25 litres of wine (Note: no allowance for travellers under 18)
Pharmaceuticals: Allowed in quantities deemed reasonable for personal use
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