Mozambique visa requirements for Algerians

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Algerians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Algerians intending to visit Mozambique must first apply for an E-visa.
  • An authorization  from the Mozambique immigrant department  would  be  granted to the traveler in  Algeria. 
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days in Mozambique. 
  • The visa is valid for double entries  within 30 days, however this visa cannot be renewed. 
  • The traveler will be issued  a visa upon arrival the traveler, and he'she also has to present a return/onward ticket.
  • A proof of hotel accommodations is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination for yellow fever. 
  • Algerians visiting Mozambique are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  • The nearest airport to Maputo is Maputo International Airport (MPM) and the nearest airport to Algiers is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
  • The flight time from Maputo to Algiers is 11 hours 24 minutes. 
  • A proof of the applicant's permanent residence in Algeria is required. 
  • There are three  plug types;C, F and M used in Mozambique. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side and plug type M has three round pins. Mozambique operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.  
  • Algerians  are expected by law to carry  their original identity documents at all times and present them on request to the authorities. Police patrols and checkpoints are common
  • Photographing government offices, airports, military establishments, residences and the police or officials is illegal without special permission from the Mozambique Information Office (Gabinete de Informação – GABINFO).
  •  Travellers’ cheques are not commonly accepted in Mozambique.But US Dollars and South African Rand are the main exchange currencies. And also, Credit cards are accepted in the larger cities. 
  • Portuguese ( Portuguese Mozambique) is the official language spoken in Mozambique. Other widely spoken languages include Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Tswa-Ronga (Tsonga).
  • Bazaruto Archipelago, Casa do Ferro and Pemba  are three top tourist  attractions in Mozambique.
  • Most Mozambicans are Christians,while the other 17.9% are Muslims. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mozambique best known for?

Mozambique is also famous for the quality of its fresh seafood. The Portuguese influence is felt in dishes such as Peri-Peri (hot and spicy) Prawns and Peri-Peri Chicken.

Is Mozambique a poor 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.

What do they speak in Mozambique?

Portuguese is the widely spoken language in Mozambique.

What is the climate like in Mozambique?

Mozambique has a tropical climate with two seasons, a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September. Climatic conditions vary depending on altitude. Rainfall is heavy along the coast and decreases in the north and south.

How many Islands are in Mozambique?

Bazaruto Archipelago. The most popular tourist area in Mozambique, the archipelago consists of four main islands - Bazaruto, Benguera, Magaruque, and Santa Carolina. They are situated some 35 km off the mainland and are accessible by boat, or small aircraft, from the town of Vilanculos.