Mozambique visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 3 months

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritians can travel to Mozambique for a maximum duration of  3 months without a visa.
  • Mauritians 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.
  • Mauritians coming on business trips must obtain a work or  business visa.
  • Visitors may be required to show proof of an onward/return ticket as well as reserved accommodation or confirmed hotel booking.
  • Intending visitors are advised to check with their airlines if they would need a transit visa.
  • A certificate of vaccination against Measles, Hepatitis A/B, Rabies, Malaria, Typhoid, Cholera, Meningitis, Shingles, TDAP, Influenza and Yellow Fever is required.
  • Mauritians 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  located in the Southeast region of Africa.
  • A vast majority of Mozambicans are 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.
  • Mozambique uses the Central African Time (GMT+2), making Mauritius 2 hours ahead of Mozambique.
  • The climate of Mozambique is said to be tropical having two seasons: the dry season (from October to March) and the wet season ( from April to September).
  • Basic words to learn 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.
  • The country uses the adaptor types C,F and M. The standard voltage is 220V.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Portuguese spoken in Mozambique?

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


When is the best time to travel to Mozambique?

May and November are the best times to travel to Mozambique. This is because the weather is cooler during those months.

What is the cost of living in Mozambique?

Mozambique has a low cost of living which makes living pretty easy and cheap. According to statistics, the cost of living in Mozambique is 15.9% cheaper than that of Mauritius.