Mozambique e-Visa for Indians in 2026: How to Apply on evisa.gov.mz
By Ananya Singh (Ananya Singh writes step-by-step first-international-trip guides for Indians — passport rules, visa cascade timing, immigration walkthroughs, yellow-fever and health-certificate logistics, and the unglamorous details that separate a smooth trip from a stranded one.) · Published · Last updated · 11 min read
Mozambique switched to a full e-Visa on the new evisa.gov.mz platform in 2026 — here's the process for Indians, the ~6,250 MT (~₹6,200) tourist fee, documents, processing time and what changed for visa-on-arrival.
Quick answer
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa for Mozambique, and in 2026 the standard route is an e-Visa applied for online before you fly on the official portal evisa.gov.mz. A 30-day single-entry tourist e-Visa costs around 6,250 meticais (roughly ₹6,200 / about USD 65) as of June 2026, and processing usually takes 6–9 working days. Visa-on-arrival is no longer the default for tourists; it is only granted in exceptional cases. Always verify the current fee and rules on the official portal before applying — fees and rules change. See our Mozambique visa page for a quick summary.
What changed in 2026 — the new e-Visa platform
Mozambique historically offered a visa-on-arrival for many travellers, which made it a popular drop-in safari and beach destination. That changed: a new unified visa platform launched on 11 February 2026, and Indians now apply for a full e-Visa online at evisa.gov.mz before departure rather than relying on the arrival counter at Maputo (MPM).
The practical takeaway for Indian travellers: do not turn up at immigration expecting to pay for a visa on the spot. While a visa-on-arrival can still be issued in narrow, exceptional circumstances (urgent travel, a documented technical failure of the portal), it is not something to plan a trip around. If you are booking Tofo beach, the Bazaruto Archipelago or a Kruger-to-Mozambique overland trip, treat the e-Visa as a mandatory pre-trip task. You can compare flight options to Maputo and onward connections in the FlightGPT chat while you plan.
Cost, validity and processing time
Fees are set in Mozambican meticais (MT) and your Indian card converts to INR at its own rate. As of June 2026:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa fee (30 days) | ~6,250 MT (~₹6,200 / ~USD 65) |
| Validity / stay | Single entry, up to 30 days |
| Standard processing | 6–9 working days |
| Faster tiers | 3–5 / 4–7 working days for an extra fee (where offered) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months beyond stay, 2 blank pages |
These figures move with the exchange rate and policy updates, so treat them as a June 2026 snapshot and confirm the live amount on evisa.gov.mz before paying. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before travel so the standard 6–9 working-day window does not collide with your departure.
Documents you'll need
- Indian passport valid 6+ months beyond your stay, with at least 2 blank pages, plus a colour scan of the bio page.
- Passport-style photo — recent, white background, front-facing, meeting the portal's pixel/size limits.
- Return or onward ticket proving you'll leave within the visa period.
- Proof of accommodation — hotel bookings, lodge confirmations, or an invitation letter if staying with a host.
- Proof of funds may be requested (recent bank statements).
- A working email address — the approved e-Visa PDF lands there.
Keep file sizes within the portal's limits and use clear, glare-free scans; photo and passport-scan rejections are the most common reason an application stalls.
Step-by-step on evisa.gov.mz
- Open evisa.gov.mz, switch the language to English, and create an account with your email (verify via the OTP).
- Start a new application, choose Tourism as the purpose and select the single-entry 30-day tourist e-Visa.
- Fill personal and passport details exactly as printed on your passport.
- Upload the passport bio-page scan and photo within the size limits.
- Attach the return ticket and accommodation proof.
- Pay the fee online with an international Visa/Mastercard; save the reference number.
- Wait for the approval email (6–9 working days standard), then print two colour copies of the e-Visa PDF — one for the airline, one for immigration at Maputo.
Carry the printed e-Visa, return ticket and hotel booking in your hand luggage; airline check-in staff in Mumbai or Delhi can refuse boarding without proof of a valid visa.
Health: yellow fever and malaria
Mozambique requires a yellow-fever vaccination certificate from travellers arriving from, or who have transited through, countries with a risk of yellow-fever transmission. India itself is not a yellow-fever endemic country, so a tourist flying directly from India is generally not asked for the certificate — but if your routing takes you through an African or South American yellow-fever-risk country (a common scenario when connecting via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Johannesburg with a layover that counts as transit), you may be required to show a valid certificate. The certificate is valid for life and must be obtained at least 10 days before travel.
To be safe, carry your International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) if you've had the yellow-fever shot, and check your exact routing. Mozambique is also a malaria zone — speak to a travel clinic about prophylaxis. Get yellow-fever vaccination in India only at an authorised centre (such as government-designated centres at airports and select hospitals). Verify the current health rules on the official portal and with your travel clinic, as requirements change.
Planning your trip and flights
There are no non-stop flights from India to Mozambique, so Indians typically connect via the Gulf (Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa) or via Johannesburg. Many travellers pair Mozambique with a South Africa leg — see our destination guides and browse popular routes to compare connections. If South Africa is on your itinerary too, read our related write-up on the South Africa visa for Indians to sequence both applications.
Apply for the Mozambique e-Visa once your flights are booked but with comfortable buffer for the 6–9 working-day processing. Use the FlightGPT chat to check live fares and routing before you lock in dates.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Mozambique in 2026?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa, and the standard route in 2026 is an e-Visa applied for in advance on the official portal evisa.gov.mz. Visa-on-arrival is no longer the default for tourists and is only granted in exceptional cases.
How much does the Mozambique tourist e-Visa cost?
As of June 2026, a 30-day single-entry tourist e-Visa is around 6,250 meticais (roughly ₹6,200 / about USD 65). The amount is set in meticais and your card converts to INR. Verify the live fee on evisa.gov.mz before paying.
How long does the Mozambique e-Visa take?
Standard processing is about 6–9 working days once your application and documents are correct. Faster tiers (3–5 or 4–7 working days) are sometimes offered for an extra fee. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before travel.
Is yellow-fever vaccination required for Mozambique?
A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers arriving from or transiting yellow-fever-risk countries. A tourist flying directly from India is generally not asked for it, but a layover in an African or South American risk country can trigger the requirement. Carry your yellow card if vaccinated and check your routing.
Can I still get a visa on arrival in Mozambique?
Not as a default. Since the new platform launched on 11 February 2026, tourists are expected to obtain an e-Visa beforehand. A visa on arrival may be issued only in exceptional cases such as urgent travel or a documented portal failure — do not plan a trip around it.
How long can I stay in Mozambique on the tourist e-Visa?
The standard tourist e-Visa is single entry for up to 30 days. For longer or multiple-entry needs, check the other categories on evisa.gov.mz or contact a Mozambique mission.