→ Mozambique visa for South African citizens
Mozambican passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to South Africa, allowing for a comfortable 30-day stay for tourism, with only the standard tourist visa type available. When planning your trip, consider that Johannesburg operates on a South African Standard Time (SAST) zone, which is one hour ahead of Maputo. Remember to budget for your stay, as while entry is free, the cost of living and local purchases can vary significantly.
Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not required
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristTourist Visa (Multiple Entry, 30 days stay within 60 days)
30d$180multiple-entryvalid 2mo
Apply TouristTourist Visa (Multiple Entry, 30 days stay within 90 days)
30d$210multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply TouristBorder Visa (Visit/Tourism, 30 days)
30ddouble-entryvalid 2mo
OtherTourist / Business / Visit Visa (generic single or multiple entry)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherOfficial Visa
Apply OtherTourist/Business Visa (Embassy of Mozambique in Washington, DC – Single Entry)
30d$220valid 2mo
OtherTourist/Business Visa (Embassy of Mozambique in Washington, DC – Multiple Entry)
30d$240multiple-entryvalid 3mo
OtherVisa-Exempt Entry (Business/Tourism/Visit, 30+30 days) – Decree 10/2023 nationals
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
OtherVisa-Exempt Entry (Business/Tourism/Visit) – SADC and Lusophone neighbors
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristMultiple Entry Visa – 90 days Visa
$240multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristSingle entry – 30 days visa
$220valid 1mo
BusinessMultiple Entry Visa – 90 days Visa
$240multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessSingle entry – 30 days visa
$220valid 1mo
TouristSingle entry – 30 days visa (Expedited)
$280valid 1mo
TouristMultiple Entry Visa – 90 days Visa (Expedited)
$310multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessSingle entry – 30 days visa (Expedited)
$280valid 1mo
BusinessMultiple Entry Visa – 90 days Visa (Expedited)
$310multiple-entryvalid 3mo
WorkWork Visa (Single Entry)
FamilyResidence Visa (Single Entry)
TransitTransit Visa (Single Entry)