TRAVELLERS INFORMATION ON MOCAMBIQUE

VISAS
Visas are no longer required for South African passport holders.
Any person planning to visit Mocambique requires a valid passport and visa.
Visas can be obtained from any Mocambican Embassy or Consulate and from any of the following border posts: Maputo airport, Ressano Garcia (border with South Africa), Namaacha (border with Swaziland), Espungebera border post (border with Zimbabwe), Vilankulo Airport, Beira Airport, Machipanda (border with Zimbabwe), Zobue (border with Malawi) and Pemba Airport.

Single entry Visas cost US$30,00 per passport.

Visa application must include: valid passport, 2 recent photographs and completed application form.

Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months AFTER travel to Mocambique and should contain 2 un-used pages.

Parents can no longer travel with their children on their passports.

24 Hour Visa - R150, 00
Same Day Visa - R230, 00

COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE
The law requires that this insurance is taken out before travel to Mocambique.

Third party insurance is processed by Hollard Seguros, Mocambique.

This insurance can be purchased at all border posts.

Vehicle - R150, 00
Trailer - R80, 00
Heavy Motor Vehicle - R200, 00
Heavy Motor Trailer - R100, 00

TEMPORARY IMPORT PERMIT
This refers to the temporary import of vehicles, trailers, boats, etc.

TIPs are available at all border posts.

Cost - R10, 00

FOREIGN VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
All foreign registered vehicles should display a sticker on the rear end of the vehicle, denoting the country of registration, e.g: ZW – Zimbabwe, ZA – South Africa. When towing a trailer, this sticker should be on the rear end of the trailer.

Towing a trailer requires the display of a blue and yellow (or red reflective) triangle on the front end of the vehicle and the rear end of the trailer.

Drivers must carry the following documents: identification, driver’s licence, car registration, insurance and applicable TIP.

Seat belts are compulsory.

Driving is on the left.

Stick to speed limits, as speed traps are common in the small villages.

CUSTOMS
Personal items are not subject to tax.
Custom free allowance is R200, 00 or US$50, 00.
Ensure that any transaction with Customs is receipted.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Visitors must carry certification of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
Malaria precautions should be taken.

Drink bottled water and avoid eating local tropical food, unless otherwise specified.

POST OFFICE
The main urban centres provide postal services.
DHL and EMS are also available.
(The above are available in Vilankulo.)

EMAIL AND INTERNET
Available in the majority of centres.
(In Vilankulo, TDM offers these services.)

CLIMATE
The rainy season is between October and April. Temperatures range between 27 and 29 degrees.

The dry season is between May and September. Temperatures range from 18 to 20 degrees. Warm clothing is advisable at this time of the year.

For up-to-date weather forecasts visit the link below :

Bazaruto Archipelago Weather - Your updated weather forecast