Mozambique visa requirements for Zambians

Travel and visa requirements

Mozambican Visa is not required for Zambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Zambians intending to visit Mozambique can stay for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Zambians intending to visit Mozambique are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for a stamp on arrival and departure.
  • Travelers holding amounts of up to USD $5000 or 10,000 Mozambican Meticai must have it declared upon entry.
  • If you enter without a valid visa or overstay, you will be fined for each day you were in Mozambique illegally.
  • A valid certification of vaccination for Yellow Fever is required.
  • The Mozambican Metical is the currency of Mozambique. The currency code for Meticais is MZN, and the currency symbol is MT.
  • If you're traveling in southern Mozambique both the South African Rand and US Dollar are widely accepted. In the north, it's best to carry dollars.
  • If you cannot present a certificate at the port of entry, you will be vaccinated at your own expense.
  • Avoid isolated areas and walking at night, even in well-known tourist areas.
  • Avoid walking along the Marginal south of the Southern Sun Hotel and Avenida Friedrich Engels and Rua Caracol.
  • Avoid walking along roads bordered by wooded areas, as criminals may hide there.
  • Mozambique was declared free of all known landmines in 2015; however, there could remain unknown mines in very rural areas. Seek local information before going off-road outside major cities.
  • There is no time difference between Zambia and Mozambique.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Mozambique.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Cuba which could be in the form of a hotel reservation will be required.
  • For Mozambique, there are three associated plug types, types C, F, and M. 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.
  • Mozambique has a warm tropical climate which makes it a wonderful holiday destination. The dry season is considered to be the best time to visit Mozambique and is the peak tourist season. Between June and September are the best times to take a trip.
  • The main religions in Mozambique are; Roman Catholic 28.4%, Muslim 17.9%, Zionist Christian 15.5%, Protestant 12.2% (includes Pentecostal 10.9% and Anglican 1.3%), other 6.7%, none 18.7%, unspecified 0.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mozambique best known for?

Mozambique is 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. The country is also popular for its fantastic artwork -- the northern regions of Mozambique are famous for their crafts, including sculptures produced by the Makondo people.

Is Mozambique safe for tourists?

Mozambique is a relatively safe place and most travelers shouldn't have any difficulties. That said, there are a few areas where caution is warranted.

What is Mozambique located?

Mozambique is a republic located in southeastern Africa on the Indian Ocean, bordered by South Africa to the south, Swaziland to the southwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania to the north.

Is Mozambique poor?

Mozambique has made great strides in reducing poverty. But with nearly 50 percent of the population still living in poverty, this progress has not been fast enough.

What language is spoken in Mozambique?

Portuguese is the official language, although this is generally only spoken by the more educated amongst Mozambique's population. Besides this, more than 60 different dialects of Bantu languages can be found in Mozambique.