How Indian passport holders get a visa for Mozambique: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via the unified evisa.gov.mz platform
- Government fee: USD 50-100 (~₹4,200-8,400) depending on duration (30/60/90 days) and entry type (single/multiple). Fee shown during application.
- Processing time: ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: 30, 60, or 90 days per the chosen visa type. Single or multiple entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from a YF-risk country)
- Proof of means of subsistence
How & where to apply
Apply on the official unified evisa.gov.mz platform (launched 11 February 2026, replacing the older portal — now run in partnership with VFS Global). Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Mozambique eVisa & eTA (official, evisa.gov.mz)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Maputo (MPM) for non-Mozambican destinations does not require entry.
How Mozambique compares in Africa
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Mozambique uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | eVisa — apply online via the unified evisa.gov.mz platform | USD 50-100 (~₹4,200-8,400) depending on duration (30/60/90 days) and entry type (single/multiple). Fee shown during application. | ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
The unified eVisa+eTA portal was relaunched 11 Feb 2026 — older URLs are deprecated. Indians need the full eVisa (not the ETA). Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.gov.mz/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Mozambique?
eVisa — apply online via the unified evisa.gov.mz platform. The unified eVisa+eTA portal was relaunched 11 Feb 2026 — older URLs are deprecated. Indians need the full eVisa (not the ETA). Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Mozambique visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from a YF-risk country); Proof of means of subsistence
How long does a Mozambique visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel.. Government fee: USD 50-100 (~₹4,200-8,400) depending on duration (30/60/90 days) and entry type (single/multiple). Fee shown during application.. Maximum stay: 30, 60, or 90 days per the chosen visa type. Single or multiple entry..
How do Indians apply for a Mozambique visa?
Apply on the official unified evisa.gov.mz platform (launched 11 February 2026, replacing the older portal — now run in partnership with VFS Global). Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Official source: https://evisa.gov.mz/
Is a Mozambique visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Mozambique visa online or on arrival?
Mozambique uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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