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Ethiopia |
90 days |
Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa, full of vibrant and colourful festivals and is home to the first cup of coffee.
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- Mozambique citizens travelling to Ethiopia are granted visa on arrival and given the option to apply for an electronic visa for a duration of stay up to 90 days.
- Visitors are required to present a copy of a filled visa application form at the point of entry.
- Passports of citizens entering Ethiopia must be valid at least for 6 months.
- The passport photographs of visitors must be a recent photograph with a size of 37mmX37mm.
- Departure tax would be levied on visitors staying beyond the duration of stay and leaving the country.
- Standard travel documents like passport or a national ID card will generally be required from visitors to visit Ethiopia.
- For Ethiopia, there are two associated plug types- types C and F. The country operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Ethiopia time zone is East Africa Time (GMT+3) therefore, Ethiopia is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- Equatorial citizens aged from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Visitors are only allowed to hold one litre of alcoholic drinks, two bottles or half a litre of perfume, half a pound of tobacco, 100 cigarettes or 50 cigars for adults only, souvenirs up to a value of ETP 10 on entry.
- Visitors are allowed hold goods bought in Ethiopia up to a value of ETP 500 at departure.
- Visitors are required to hold animal hides and skins and any type of antiques such as swords, bibles etc provided they have a certificate of export for such goods.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a certificate of good health issued by a veterinarian in the home country.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is 5 hours, 23 minutes.
- Visitors are allowed to hold local currency up to ETP 100 per person but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies provided the imported sums are declared to the customs on arrival.
- Foreign currency may be exchanged only through authorized banks and organizations within the country.
- Ethiopia is known to be the most populous landlocked country in the world and also the second-most populous nation in Africa.
- The nation is full of natural contrasting lands with its western region known for its vast forests, numerous rivers not excluding the world's hottest settlement of Dallol in its north.
- Ethiopia uses the ancient Ge’ez script which is one of the oldest alphabets still in existence.
- The Ethiopian calendar is known to be approximately seven years and three months behind the Gregorian calendar.
- Ethiopia is a multilingual nation with around 80 ethnolinguistic groups with Oromo, Amhara, Somali and Tigrayans as the largest.
- The skull of the hominid (ancestors of the Homo Erectus) is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia by Tim D. White. The most well known hominid discovery is Australopithecus afarensis.
- The predominant climate type is tropical monsoon with a wide topographic-induced variation in its other regions.
- Ethiopia is a global centre of avian diversity with a population of more than 856 bird species twenty of which can not found anywhere else in the world.
- English and Italian is the most widely spoken foreign language and is the medium of instruction in schools but most Ethiopians speak Afroasiatic languages of the Cushitic or Semitic branches.
- The Ethiopian is one of the first countries in the world to officially adopt Christianity as its national religion.
- The best-known Ethiopian cuisine consists of various types of thick meat stews known as wat in Ethiopian culture and vegetable side dishes served atop injera, a large sourdough flatbread made of teff flour.
- Ethiopians popularly eat from the same dish with a group of people and it is widely cuturally acceptable for each person in a group to feed others with their own hands.
- Traditional Ethiopian cuisine employs no pork or shellfish of any kind as they are forbidden in the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths practised in the country.
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Kenya |
90 days |
Kenya is known for its over 30 million people, most spectacular wildlife and the second largest mountain in Africa.
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- Citizens of Mozambique visiting Kenya can apply for an electronic visa for a period of 90 days duration of stay.
- Mozambique passports must reach the validity of three months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
- Visitors are advised to leave at two blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
- Intending Mozambique visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination to visit the country.
- The associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Kenya is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- To get around Kenya, you can opt to make use of its airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Nairobi, Kenya is 3 hours, 56 minutes.
- Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit from Kenya.
- The Bantu Swahili language and English are recognised as Kenya’s official languages but the country is made up of more speakers of Swahili.
- The popularly cooked Kenyan foods are Ugali (when cooked) and unga (when raw with rice). Ugali is a white stiff porridge, eaten by dipping in stews or used as a makeshift spoon when eaten with hands.
- The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity followed by Islam, the second largest religion not excluding other faiths practised such as are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
- The world’s second-largest freshwater lake, Lake Victoria is found in Kenya also shared with Tanzania and Uganda.
- Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya but Tsavo, the largest national park in Kenya, is one of the most frequently visited tourist spots.
- The national parks in Kenya are known to have 110 different species of bats.
- Kenya shares its land borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya.
- Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country.
- Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya.
- Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
- Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.
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Madagascar |
90 days |
The Republic of Madagascar, has its capital as Antananarivo. It is a home to about 26,641,187 people and more than half of its wildlife is not found a...
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- The citizens of Mozambique intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
- The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Mozambique citizens for a duration of one month.
- Mozambique citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
- Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
- A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
- There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
- Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
- Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine at the port of entry.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
- It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets as only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies in Madagascar.
- Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
- In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Madagascar uses East Africa zone (GMT+3) hence, Madagascar is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Madagascar is 2 hours, 31 minutes.
- Most people use taxi-brousse (old minivans seating up to 15 people) as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
- Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its officially recognised currency.
- The official languages widely spoken in Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
- Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar which basically contains beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
- The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands.
- Madagascar is known to be the fourth-largest planet in the world.
- Madagascar has very few railways of just 854 kilometres of track to be precise despite its vast size.
- Men and women wear the same cloth in Madagascar, the Lamba, a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the body, and different designs are worn for different occasions.
- Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.
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Lesotho |
90 days |
Lesotho is an enclaved country in southern Africa, with a population of about 2 million people. Lesotho is a land of clear blue skies and more than 30...
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- Citizens of Mozambique are only required to apply for an electronic visa to travel to Lesotho for a period of 90 days.
- Citizens of Mozambique are expected to provide a passport that is valid within the duration of stay.
- Visitors are required to leave at least one blank page of their passport for visa stamps upon entry.
- A Yellow Fever vaccination certification will be requested from Mozambique citizens entering Lesotho.
- There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or at the exit.
- In Lesotho, the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Lesotho uses the South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which means that there is no time difference between Mozambique and Lesotho.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Lesotho is 1 hour, 12 minutes.
- Transportation within Lesotho can be done either by driving or using public transport such as coaches or minibus taxis.
- Because Lesotho is a country within South Africa, its roadways are linked with those of South Africa this also means that Lesotho has no seaports or harbours of its own.
- Lesotho adopts both the South African rand and the Lesotho loti.
- Sotho and English are the official languages of Lesotho, and the former is the national and most widely spoken language in the country.
- Christianity more popularly practiced followed with Isam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha'i.
- Lesotho's food culture features potato, seafood, rice and vegetables.
- The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country within South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
- Lesotho is also known for its nature reserves, highlands for tourist skiing, national park, mountains and waterfalls.
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Cambodia |
30 days |
Cambodia is a country of over 16.01 million people known for being the home of the largest religious monument in the world, for its warm culture, and...
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- Citizens of Mozambique can get visa on arrival for travelling to Cambodia as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
- Visitors will need to inquire with the airline if boarding is allowed without a visa if they choose to have a visa on arrival.
- Visitor’s passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into Cambodia.
- Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Passports of visitors should not be frayed, torn, separated or altered in any other way.
- Visitors’ passport photographs must be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper.
- Passport photograph size must be two inches by two inches in size and taken against an all-white background.
- The passport photographs must provide the full front view of your head with your face centred in the middle and displaying a neutral expression.
- Passport holders may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear for religious purposes in photographs.
- Mozambicans also have the option to apply for an electronic visa to visit Cambodia.
- Mozambicans applying for an electronic visa are required to supply a passport scan, digital passport photo and credit/debit card or Paypal account.
- Note that the Cambodian electronic visa is valid for 90 days after it is first issued.
- To extend the Cambodia electronic visa for another 30 days total, visitors can make application by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
- No sticker or stamps will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa only permits.
- Super rush processing times for Cambodia electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
- Mozambique citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate.
- Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Cambodia and one copy upon departure.
- Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey), Bavet (Svay Rieng), Cham Yeam (Koh Kong), Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng) and Sihanoukville International Airport are the only port of entry for electronic visa.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Cambodia is 11 hours, 37 minutes.
- Visitors are not required to pay departure tax upon leaving the country.
- Cambodia is known for the World Heritage site, Angkor Wat temple complex which is one of the largest religious monuments in the world on a site measuring up to 162.6 hectares.
- Cambodia has two distinct seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The wet season runs from December through April while the dry season is between January and February.
- Cambodia is known to have a single official language called Khmer which is spoken by nearly of the whole of the country's population.
- A bulk of Cambodia's population practice Theravada Buddhism, followed by Islam, Christianity, and other religions.
- Transport within Cambodia can be made through public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps.
- Taxis in Cambodia can appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and tuk-tuk.
- There are no records of any inter or intra-city railway systems in Cambodia.
- In Cambodia, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Cambodia currently uses the Indochina Time, (Greenwich Meridian Time+7) which puts Cambodia 5 hours ahead of Mozambique.
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Uganda |
90 days |
Uganda has a population of over 40 million people. It is known for having 6.8% of the world's butterfly species, for being home to 11% of the world’s...
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- Mozambique citizens travelling to Uganda are granted visas upon arrival for a stay up to 90 days.
- Citizens of Mozambique can also choose to apply for an electronic visa for the same duration of stay.
- Citizens are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
- Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from Mozambique citizens visiting Uganda.
- There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
- Travellers must have enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
- Travellers must provide return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda.
- The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Uganda is 4 hours, 13 minutes.
- Uganda uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
- Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic.
- Christians made up about 85 percent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%.
- Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
- Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
- Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests.
- Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.
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Qatar |
30 days |
Qatar, a home to over 2.6 million people and having the third-largest natural gas and oil reserves, is the richest country in the world. Its capital c...
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- Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Mozambique citizens travelling to Qatar for a period of 30 days.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- Certificate of vaccination is not required from Mozambique citizens travelling to Qatar.
- Proof of sufficient funds such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques, and a most recent bank statement are required.
- Travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
- There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Qatar is 8 hours.
- Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) making Qatar 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to Qatar.
- Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
- Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment, and fines.
- Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar so treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism.
- Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
- The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
- While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
- Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
- Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
- There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
- Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, a light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
- Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
- English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
- Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the center of the country’s tourism.
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Seychelles |
90 days |
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Seychelles populated with over 96,000 people, it is known for its be...
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- Mozambique citizens travelling to Qatar are required to under a tourist registration exercise at the embassy for a stay duration of 90 days.
- Citizens are required to provide passport valid within the duration stay upon arrival.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers arriving in Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
- Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
- Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in the form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers.
- On Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4) hence, Seychelles is 2 hours ahead of Mozambique.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Seychelles is 4 hours, 45 minutes.
- Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
- Importation of spear-fishing equipment, firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design, pornographic literature, films DVDs and any such goods is prohibited in Seychelles.
- Importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
- According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
- Visitors are required to provide a valid plant import permit to bring all plants, seed, bulb, cuttings, or other unprocessed plant products, fruit and vegetables into Seychelles.
- Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
- Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
- Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year.
- In Seychelles, the coolest months are in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months.
- Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
- Seychelles hosts some of the largest seabird colonies in the world, notably on the outer islands of Aldabra and Cosmoledo.
- Since the use of spearguns and dynamite for fishing was banned through efforts of local conservationists in the 1960s, the wildlife is unafraid of snorkelers and divers.
- French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French.
- The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
- Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practised by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
- Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children
- Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice.
- Seychelles has the highest incarceration rate in the world of 799 prisoners per 100,000 population, exceeding the United States rate by 15%.
- The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
- It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
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Gabon |
30 days |
Gabon is a country of more that 2.025 million people known for having one of the best health care infrastructures in West Africa and for b...
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- For Mozambique citizens intending to visit Gabon, the electronic visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days of stay after issuance.
- Gabon’s electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
- No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa.
- Super rush processing times for Gabon electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
- Mozambique citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate.
- Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Gabon is 4 hours, 55 minutes.
- Gabon uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Mozambique is 1 hour ahead of Gabon.
- Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for Yellow Fever.
- Visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or cigarillos, or 50 cigars, 50 grammes of perfume, two litres of alcoholic drinks and presents up to a total value of XOF 5,000.
- There are no restrictions on tobacco or tobacco articles of Cameroon origin imported from Cameroon.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- An import permit is needed for transporting arms and ammunition from the Home Ministry, Libreville and applications should be submitted 3 months before departure.
- Visitors are required to hold a hotel voucher or a letter of invitation issued by the sponsor and onward or return tickets.
- To bring in pets, visitors must have a certificate of vaccination against Rabies or a veterinary certificate issued by the home country less than three days before departure; dogs and cats less than three months old are exempted from such certificates.
- Gabon is a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland.
- Gabon has one of the lowest population density of any country in Africa.
- Ethnic boundaries are less sharply drawn in Gabon than elsewhere in Africa. Most ethnicities are spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups, and there is no ethnic tension.
- It is estimated that 80% of Gabon's population can speak French and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, 32% of the Gabonese people speak the Fang Language as a mother tongue.
- Gabonese cuisine is influenced by French cuisine, but staple foods are also available
- Tourists are very attracted to the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park which shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales.
- The Lopé National Park in Gabon is known for its rainforest and the Akanda National Park for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
- Tourism in Gabon is underdeveloped. Despite this, attractions include beaches, ocean and inland fishing facilities, the falls on the Ogooué River, and the Crystal Mountains.
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Djibouti |
180 days |
Djibouti is a country of more than 956, 985 people known for its impeccable desert landscapes, intriguing marine life, and for celebrating Christmas o...
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- Facilities for electronic visa is made available for Mozambique passport holders for a duration of 180 days.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti.
- The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
- Intending visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Djibouti is 5 hours, 51 minutes.
- The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it while Christians make up the minority.
- The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
- Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall.
- Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.
- Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
- The power plugs and sockets in Djibouti are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The timezone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3), which means that Djibouti is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
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Sri Lanka |
30 days |
Sri Lanka is an island country home to 21 million people and the best tea.
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- Any intending Mozambique traveller needs to apply and obtain an electronic visa prior to arrival in Sri Lanka.
- An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Sri Lanka by air.
- If you are planning a short visit to Sri Lanka, you can submit your ETA application online to the Department of Immigration & Emigration.
- ETA application can be submitted online or on arrival in Sri Lanka.
- Visitors are required to present a passport valid for the duration of stay in the country.
- Mozambique passports must have at least one page for entry stamps.
- A Yellow Fever certificate is requested from visitors on arriving in Sri lanka.
- Traveller must obtain a previous permit from the Department of Animal Production and Health before bringing any live animal into Sri Lanka.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health as well as a certificate of vaccination against Rabies which are issued by the veterinary authorities.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The Importation of local currencies beyond 5,000 LKR and the Exportation of local currencies beyond 15,000 LKR is prohibited.
- Foreign currency over USD 15,000 must be declared upon entry.
- Foreign currencies up to the sums that are imported and declared with the exception of Indian and Pakistani currencies which are prohibited from departure.
- Sri Lanka uses India Standard Time zone (GMT+5:30) hence, Sri Lanka is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Mozambique.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Sri Lanka is 8 hours, 25 minutes.
- Although the country is relatively small in size, it has the highest biodiversity density in Asia.
- Sri Lanka has one of the most literate populations amongst developing nations in the world.
- Sri Lanka boasts 24 wildlife reserves, which are home to a wide range of native species such as Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, the unique small loris, a variety of deer, the purple-faced langur, the endangered wild boar, porcupines and Indian Pangolins.
- Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka and English is regarded as its link language.
- Sri Lanka is a multi-religious country but Buddhists comprise 70 percent of the population.
- Dishes include rice and curry, pittu, kiribath, wholemeal roti, string hoppers wattalapam (a rich pudding of Malay origin made of coconut milk jaggery, cashew nuts, eggs, and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg), kottu and hoppers.
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Guinea Bissau |
90 days |
Guinea-Bissau has a population of some 1,815,698 people and is known for its ancient Portuguese ruins, ultra-fresh seafood, and polyrhythmic musi...
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- Mozambique citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visas upon arrival provided they intend to stay for up to 90 days.
- Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
- Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
- Facilities for Electronic visa is also available for Mozambique passport holders.
- To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
- There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, Mozambique is 2 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- The estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Guinea-Bissau is 8 hours, 46 minutes.
- Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
- Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
- The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population.
- A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
- Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that is known for national parks and wildlife.
- Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.
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India |
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India is home to over a billion people, the best cuisine and
the tallest mountain range in the world.
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- Mozambicans planning to visit India are required to apply for the India e-visa, for a duration of 60 days.
- The Indian e-visa will cost Mozambique nationals a sum of $100 USD.
- To obtain your Indian e-visa, you have to apply for it at the website of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Having met all the requirements demanded upon your e-visa application, your Indian e-visa will be processed within 5 working days.
- To visit India, your international passport must be valid for at least six(6) months above the date of your entry into the country, and you must leave at least two blanked pages on your passport for necessary stampings.
- Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation when you arrive in India.
- Proof of round-trip or onward ticket should be made available before your arrival into the country.
- Airport tax is not levied either on entering or exiting the country's airports.
- Mozambique nationals are required to travel with their national identity (ID) card when they are visiting India.
- Indian standard time zone is (GMT+5:30), while that of Mozambique is (GMT+2). This implies that India is 3 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Mozambique.
- Flights' estimated time to travel from Maputo, Mozambique to Delhi, India is 14 hours, 55 minutes.
- Airlines flying to India include Ethiopian, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South African and LAM.
- The telephone code used in India is (+91) for both local and international communications.
- The official currency of India is Indian Rupee(INR), while Indian capital is Delhi.
- Importation (and exportation) of the Indian currency up to INR 25,000 is permissible except for the citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan not living in India.
- Foreign currency up to INR 25,000 imported in the country must be declared to the customs upon your arrival.
- Your luggage is cleared at your first entry into the Indian airport, except passengers transiting to a destination that is not India.
- For Arms and ammunition importation, import Permit is required from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
- WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology is required for the importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters.
- Importation of Pets into the country, requires a health certificate. Examination will be conducted on all pets imported into the country by the Quarantine Officer.
- India is known for its birthplace of some religions that are even existing to date.
- India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. For this reason, the contribution of India to today's world spirituality cannot be overemphasized.
- Taj Mahal's Iconic domed Mughal Mausoleum, Amber Palace's 16th-century hilltop fort and Palace, Red Fort's Iconic 1600s Imperial residence, Hawa Mahal's Pink/red sandstone and Palace of the winds etc... are the fascinating sites to explore when visiting India.
- Aloo gobi, Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, Samosa, Tandoori Chicken, Kofta, Naan etc... are the best delicacies you will, later on, reminisce about when you visited India. Their spiciness is just so extraordinary.
- India has about 15 international airports in different parts of the country, some of them include Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), Mumbai, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bangalore, Chennai International Airport (MAA), Chennai, etc..
- Travelers who are visiting India through the Indian e-visa can enter India through the Indian 28 airports (some mentioned above) and 5 seaports.
- An average of $60 USD per day can cater for your expenses in India.
- Multiple religions are practiced in India while Hinduism accounts for 80% of its population practitioners. Other religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Jainism, Zoroastrianism and Judaism are practiced by the rest of the population.
- Plugs and sockets used in India are type D and C. Type D has 3 pin connections, while Type C (a.k.a. Europlug) has 2 pin connections. The power voltage in the country is 230 Volts and 50Hz.
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