Mozambique visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: days

Entry Requirements

  • Mozambique is  located in the Southeast region of Africa.
  • Indonesians travelling to Mozambique are given visas upon arrival for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days 
  • They are required to possess an original passport with at least 6 months validity after arriving Mozambique.
  • The passport should have at least two blank pages.
  • Visitors coming on business trips must obtain a work or  business visa.
  • Visitors are required to show proof of an onward/return ticket as well as reserved accommodation or confirmed hotel booking.
  • A certificate of vaccination Yellow Fever is also required.
  • Pets are required to have an electronic identification chip and be accompanied by a valid health certificate.
  • There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currencies provided they are declared on arrival. However, the import and export of the country's local currency is prohibited.
  • Indonesians are advised to carry their passport with them at all times.
  • Visitors are advised to avoid walking on roads bordered by wooden areas, since criminals may hide there.
  • Mozambique is predominantly inhabited by Christians, followed by Muslims. However, about 7.3% of Mozambicans still adhere to their traditional belief.
  • Mozambique is a multilingual country with Portuguese being  the official language.
  • The country's official currency is the Mozambique Metical.
  • The country uses power plugs and sockets of types C,F and M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Mozambique uses the Central African Time (GMT+2). Hence, Jakarta, Indonesia is 5 hours ahead of Mozambique.
  • The estimated flight duration from Jakarta, Indonesia  to  Maputo, Mozambique is 10 hours, 37 minutes..
  • The climate of Mozambique is described as tropical having two seasons: the dry season (from October to March) and the wet season ( from April to September).
  • Monte Binga is the highest mountain in Mozambique.
  • Basic phrases to aid communication with locals include: "Bon Dia" which means "Good Morning" and "Obrigado" which means "Thank You".
  • Corn and Cassava are the staple food in Mozambique with palm wine being a popular drink . However, there are a variety of Portuguese-influenced cuisines to try out such as chocos and macaza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?

Portuguese is spoken in Mozambique because the country was colonized by Portugal and Portuguese is the resulting post-colonial language.


What is the local currency used in Mozambique?

The official currency of Mozambique is the Mozambican Metical.


Is there internet connectivity in Maputo?

Internet is readily available in Maputo, with many cafes and major hotels having internet access. However, there is little internet coverage outside Maputo.


What is the local cuisine like?

Mozambican cuisine used lots of fresh fish and seafood. The Portuguese presence in the country for nearly 500 years has greatly influenced the food and flavouring. Vegetarians will enjoy foods like cassava, paozinho and maize while Portuguese dishes like Inteiro com Piripiri and Prego are common place.