Travellers heading to Mozambique from certain visa-exempt countries now face an important new requirement: advance trip registration.
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Effective immediately, visitors must complete an online application via Mozambique’s official Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system at least 48 hours before departure. This rule applies even to those who previously didn’t require a visa for short stays.
Failure to comply could result in denied boarding or entry into the country, according to a recent notice shared by Tourism Update.
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Who needs to register?
Citizens of the following countries must now complete ETA registration before travelling:
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 about South African passport holders?
South African travellers remain visa-exempt for short visits of up to 30 days for tourism, business, or other purposes. At this stage, they are not required to register via the ETA platform.
For the most seamless travel experience, visitors are encouraged to check Mozambique’s official travel site before departure for updates and to complete the required forms if applicable.
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