Mozambique Increases Visa Costs

the Mozambican government has doubled the cost of entry visas with immediate effect under a decree jointly signed by Economy and Finance Minister, Adriano Maleiane, and Interior Minister, Basilio Monteiro. All single-entry visas applied for in foreign travellers’ countries of origin will be affected by the fee increases.

At the current exchange rate, the cost of single-entry visas valid for 30 days jumps from US$50 to US$102, while a visa valid for between 31 and 60 days will now cost US$203.

Visas valid for between 61 and 90 days now cost US$305.

Border visas – which can be obtained on entry to Mozambique by land, sea or air – remain unaffected, says Natalie Tenzer-Silva of Dana Tours in Mozambique. Border visas allow dual entry within a 30-day period.

“As an example, you can land at Maputo Airport on September 1, purchase a visa at the airport for US$50, then visit Kruger Park during the month, and return to Mozambique through Ressano Garcia (Lebombo) border post on September 15 and remain here until September 30,” says Tenzer-Silva. “Border visas are for bona fide tourists.” Valid proof of accommodation and onward travel must

The cost of single-entry visas valid for 30 days jumps from US$50 to US$102, while a visa valid for between 31 and 60 days will now cost US$203.

be given, she says.

In view of the increasing influx of expatriate citizens into Mozambique, the Government has decided to revise upwards the costs of issuing the Identification and Residency Document for Foreigners (DIRE) and visas. The price of permanent or lifetime DIRE has almost doubled, while some types of visa have more than tripled the prices.