Mozambique visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal 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.
  • Two out of the three 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 travelers 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 Dakar, Senegal to Mozambique is 8 hours, 58 minutes.
  • Mozambique uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) hence, Mozambique is 2 hours ahead of Senegal.
  • Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5000 and 10,000 Mozambican Meticias.
  • 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 and is 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.
  • The Portuguese have greatly influenced Mozambique's cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions


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.


What is Mozambique best known for?

Mozambique is famous for the quality of its fresh seafood such as Peri-Peri (hot and spicy) Prawns and Peri-Peri Chicken and its fantastic artwork in the northern regions including sculptures produced by the Makondo people.


Is Mozambique safe for tourists?

Road travel outside the city after dark is dangerous. You should be vigilant when you travel in Mozambique and if you travel to/from South Africa, as both countries have high crime rates. Street crimes, including mugging, purse-snatching, and pick-pocketing are common in Maputo and in secondary cities.


Who is the president of Mozambique?

The present president of Mozambique is Filipe Nyusi.


What is the capital of Mozambique?

Maputo officially named Lourenço Marques until 1976, is the capital and most populous city of Mozambique and located near the southern end of the country.


How can some one who once live,worked in Mozambique reintegrate after left for 13 years?