Mozambique pre-travel registration: What travellers should know!

Travellers planning a visit to Mozambique should be aware of the country’s pre-travel registration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) framework, which was formally introduced under Decree No. 10/2023.

While the regulation provides for mandatory online pre-travel registration for visa-exempt nationals, the requirement is currently not enforced. Mozambique’s immigration authorities suspended implementation in May 2025 after technical issues affected the online registration platform.

Current Position for Travellers
At present:

• The ETA requirement remains in force in law
• Online pre-travel registration is suspended
• Visa-exempt travellers may enter Mozambique without completing an ETA
• No official date has been announced for the reinstatement of the system.

Entry requirements still apply
Despite the suspension, travellers must still meet standard entry conditions, including:

• A passport valid for at least six months
• Onward or return travel documentation
• Proof of accommodation

Payment of any applicable entry fees on arrival, if requested

Key takeaway
Mozambique’s pre-travel registration system exists legally but is paused operationally. Travellers should check for official guidance shortly before departure, as the requirement may be reinstated at short notice.

We will continue to monitor and report on any changes affecting travel to Mozambique.

 

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Mozambique temporarily suspends new pre-travel registration requirement for visa-exempt travellers! [update #6]

update (22 October 2025): As of 22 October 2025, Mozambique's pre-travel registration requirement for visa-exempt travelers remains temporarily suspended. 

update (08 October 2025): As of early October 2025, Mozambique's pre-travel registration for visa-exempt travelers remains suspended and there is no electronic registration required to enter the country until further notice. 

update (18 September 2025): The 48-hour pre-travel registration requirement is still temporarily suspended! 

update (25 August 2025):  The 48-hour pre-travel registration requirement for travellers from 29 visa-exempt countries to Mozambique is still suspended.

update (29 July 2025):  The 48-hour pre-travel registration requirement for travellers from 29 visa-exempt countries to Mozambique is still suspended.

update (16 July 2025): The 48-hour pre-travel registration requirement for travellers from 29 visa-exempt countries to Mozambique remains suspended. It’s advisable to monitor updates from Mozambique’s immigration service, but for now, entry is permitted under the visa exemption without the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). 

The Mozambican National Migration Service (SENAMI) announced on 16 May 2025 that the newly introduced requirement for travellers from select visa-exempt countries to submit travel information at least 48 hours before entering Mozambique has been temporarily suspended.
This suspension comes as a result of technical issues affecting the registration system, which have disrupted access and data submission for travellers subject to the rule. SENAMI emphasized that the decision was made to avoid inconveniences for affected visitors until the system is fully operational.

Mozambique travel update: New Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for visa-exempt visitors!

Mozambique has implemented a significant travel update, requiring all visa-exempt travellers to secure an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at least 48 hours before their scheduled departure. Previously optional, this electronic travel formality is now a mandatory prerequisite for legal entry into Mozambique. Travellers can complete the ETA registration through the official platform at www.evisa.gov.mz by providing personal information, passport details, and planned stay specifics.

The new ETA requirement applies to citizens of the following 29 countries:

1. Canada
2. Switzerland
3. United Arab Emirates
4. Israel
5. United States
6. Russia
7. Japan
8. Saudi Arabia
9. Belgium
10. Denmark
11. Spain
12. Norway
13. Sweden
14. Netherlands
15. United Kingdom
16. South Korea
17. Ivory Coast
18. Finland
19. Indonesia
20. Ireland
21. Singapore
22. Ghana
23. Senegal
24. Germany
25. France
26. Italy
27. China
28. Portugal
29. Ukraine

While the ETA is not a visa application, it is a mandatory legal entry notification that must be obtained and approved before travel. Once the application is completed, travellers can download the approved ETA within minutes. The document is valid for three months from the approval date.

Upon arrival, visa-exempt travellers must pay a processing fee of 650 Mozambican Meticais (MZN), either in local currency or in a foreign currency recognized by Mozambican authorities. Failure to register and pay the fee in advance may result in denied boarding or entry.

Travellers must present the following documents upon arrival in Mozambique:

• Approved ETA (digital or printed copy)
• Passport valid for at least six months
• Supporting documentation for the purpose of the visit:
• Tourism: Proof of accommodation, return ticket, evidence of sufficient funds
• Business: Invitation letter, return ticket, proof of financial means