Mozambique visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauans

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Guinea-Bissauans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Guinea-Bissau citizens visiting Mozambique are granted visa on arrival for a period of 30 days duration of stay.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least three blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • The two blank pages on the passport must be consecutive.
  • Visitors are expected to provide a copy of flight itinerary or e-ticket displaying round trip travel with entry/exit dates.
  • If visitors plan to stay in hotels, they must provide a copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
  • The Embassy of Mozambique recommends that travellers carry an original Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
  • If visitors cannot present a certificate of vaccination, vaccination will be made with charges at the port of entry.
  • The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Mozambique is 8 hours, 29 minutes.
  • Mozambique uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) hence, Mozambique is 2 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
  • Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5000 and 10,000 Mozambican Meticais.
  • Penalties for the possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs in Mozambique are severe.
  • Visitors are advised to always carry passports along while touring the country or else they will be taken in for questioning.
  • Permission must be made before photographing some government buildings.
  • It is against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol in Mozambique.
  • The major mode of transportation within Mozambique is by road, although, the roads are not smooth enough for long intra-travels and overnight drives.
  • Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks.
  • Mozambique is the world's 36th-largest country and It is comparable in size to Turkey.
  • The country is drained by five principal rivers and several smaller ones with the largest and most important the Zambezi.
  • Mozambique has a tropical climate with two seasons, a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September.
  • The country's natural environment, wildlife, and historic heritage provide opportunities for beach, cultural, and eco-tourism.
  • Modes of transport in Mozambique include rail, road, water and air.
  • Portuguese is the official and most widely spoken language of the nation, spoken by 50.3% of the population.
  • Christians make up 56.1% of Mozambique's population and Muslims comprised 17.9% of the population while 7.3% of the people held other beliefs, mainly animism, and 18.7% had no religious beliefs.
  • Mozambique's cuisine has been greatly influenced by the Portuguese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mozambique safe for tourists?

Mozambique is a relatively safe place and most travellers should not have any difficulties. That said, there are a few areas where caution is warranted.

Is Mozambique a poor or rich country?

The economy of Mozambique has developed since the end of the Mozambican Civil War (1977–1992) but the country is still one of the world's poorest and most underdeveloped.

How populous is Mozambique?

Mozambique has an estimated population of 30.37 million with an area of 309,496 square miles.

What is the capital city of Mozambique?

The capital of Mozambique is Maputo (formerly known as "Lourenço Marques" from 1876 to 1976) while Matola is the largest city, being a suburb of Maputo.