🇺🇸 American passport → Mozambique
Do American citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
US passport holders enjoy strong access across Africa, though Tanzania and Ethiopia charge premium visa fees, and Ghana still requires an embassy visa.
Yes — apply for an e-visa online before flying to Mozambique.
Apply online before you fly. Approval typically takes a few working days. Print and carry the approval letter. Visa on arrival also available at Maputo airport and main borders.
- Stay length
- 30 days
- Cost
- USD 50
- Processing
- Up to 7 working days
- Where to apply
- Official e-visa portal
What else you need
Common entry requirements that catch travelers out — verify each before you fly.
What to know about Mozambique. Mozambique's e-visa launched in 2022 and is now the smoothest option. Visa-on-arrival is still available at major airports and land borders for most travelers.
Notes for American travelers
Currency tip
You’ll likely pay Mozambique visa fees in USD or local currency, not USD. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations — they’re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.
Health prep
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Mozambique before you fly — recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.
FAQ
- Do American citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
- Yes. American passport holders need a e-visa for Mozambique. Visa on arrival also available at Maputo airport and main borders.
- How much does a Mozambique visa cost for American citizens?
- USD 50. Processing time is Up to 7 working days. Apply at https://evisa.gov.mz.
- How long can American citizens stay in Mozambique?
- 30 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
- Can American citizens get a Mozambique visa on arrival?
- Usually no — apply for the e-visa online before travel. Some countries do offer visa-on-arrival as a backup.
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