VISA REQUIREMENTS
1. Normal Passports
Completed and signed Visa Application form.
1. Valid passport with at least six months validity and at least three (3) or more blank pages;
2. Photocopy of the main passport page(s);
3. Two (2) passport;
4. A document to confirm the applicant’s address during his/her time in This may be either a Hotel booking confirmation or an invitation letter from the host in Mozambique, which is required if the applicant will be staying at a private home with his/her family or friends. The invitation letter/Term of Responsibility must be signed by the host and authenticated by an official Notary;
5. Applicants must bring a copy of their return ticket and a copy of their bank statement of the last three months proving that they have adequate funds for the duration of their stay in;
6. Visitors with tourist visas are not allowed to engage in any employment (including voluntary work) while in Mozambique;
7. For Business Visas it is also required a letter of invitation from the official or business institution in Mozambique, or a Term of Responsibility from an official or business institution in the Russian Federation if travelling for private business or volunteer;
8. For family and friends Visiting Visas, a Term of Responsibility is It has to be signed by the host and authenticated by an official Notary.
2. Work Permit
1. Please see requirements 1, 2 and 3 for Normal Passports;
2. Copy of the employment contract authorized by the competent authorities (e.g. Ministry of Labour);
3. Criminal Record Certificate;
4. Health Check;
5. From Mozambique, the company must provide:
• Alvará da Empresa;
• Certidão de Quitação das Finanças.
3. Residence Permit
1. Requirements 1, 2 and 3 for Normal Passports;
2. Copy of the employment contract authorized by the competent authority (e.g. Ministry of Labour);
3. Criminal Record Certificate;
4. Applicants must bring a copy of their bank statement of the last six months proving that they have adequate funds for the duration of their stay in
COUNTRIES EXEMPT FROM PRESENTING A VISA TO ENTER MOZAMBIQUE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- The information above applies to the citizens and nationals of ALL COUNTRIES;
- The citizens of Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require an entry visa when traveling to Mozambique for no more than 30 days and not for residence or working purposes;
- The submission of an application for an entry visa and payment of the fee is not an assurance of its approval as such a decision is solely the responsibility of the Mozambican authorities, following individual examination of each application;
- The visa fee is not refundable;
- Additional documents may be required;
- Applicants may be asked for an interview;
- The issuance of a Visa can take less or longer than usual;
- Visa requests sent by mail must comply with all the requirements for each Visa;
- Applicants are required to indicate a contact (RUS phone or email) at the submission of the application;
- Single Entry Visa allows one entry. The length of stay can range from a minimum of 1 day to one month, renewable in Mozambique, provided that the Visa is still valid at the moment of application. Visas must be used within two months from the emission date;
- Multiple Entry Visa allows more than one entry. The maximum length of stay for each entry is 30 days. Visas must be used within three months from the emission date, not from the entry date in Mozambique;
- Diplomatic and official visas are granted by the Consular Departments of the Republic of Mozambique or Consular Sections of the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Mozambique with no charge, except those cases when there is a necessity to charge a consular fee for issuance of visas on the basis of reciprocity;
- Each document MUST be translated and verified by the official translator’s seal. The translation must be made into the Portuguese language, or at the very least, to the English language. Bank statements do NOT require a translation.
TABLE OF THE CONSULAR FEES
VISA CATEGORIES AND PROCESSING TIME
CIVIL REGISTRY AND LEGALIZATION
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
