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Visa Information
Important!
If you require a visa to visit Mozambique, please do get in touch with the team. Please note if you hold a passport from any of the following countries you are exempt from any visa application. Portugal, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Canada, China, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Spain, United States of America, Finland, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland , Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine.
However, you are required to present proof of hotel accommodation and return flight ticket to your own country. You will be required to pay 650 meticais = $10. You can either pay in cash or with card (please note only VISA cards will be accepted at the borders’ office).
Please refer to the below web page to understand if you need a visa:
Mozambique High Commission UK, and contact the embassy or high commission in your country for specific visa requirements.
If necessary, the organisers will issue you a Letter of Invitation. Contact events@ametrade.org for more details.
If you require a visa to visit Mozambique, please do get in touch with the team. Please note if you hold a passport from any of the following countries you are exempt from any visa application. Portugal, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Canada, China, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Spain, United States of America, Finland, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland , Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine.
However, you are required to present proof of hotel accommodation and return flight ticket to your own country. You will be required to pay 650 meticais = $10. You can either pay in cash or with card (please note only VISA cards will be accepted at the borders’ office).
Please refer to the below web page to understand if you need a visa:
Mozambique High Commission UK, and contact the embassy or high commission in your country for specific visa requirements.
If necessary, the organisers will issue you a Letter of Invitation. Contact events@ametrade.org for more details.
Please click on the below link to see if you need to apply for a visa:
Travel
What funds should I bring with me?
The currency is the Metical (pl. Meticais, pronounced meticash).
Take Rands or US Dollars CASH – Credit cards are accepted at most hotels
Exchange money at banks
Most Businesses quote in South African Rand (ZAR) or US Dollars (US$) and both are widely, but not exclusively, accepted around the country
ATMs are available around Maputo
The official currency is the Mozambican metical which is tied to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate of 0.014 EURO
What should I bring with me?
- A photocopy of your passport – as it is always advisory to carry your ID with you
- Insurance – you are responsible for arranging your own travel cover
- Credit card – Visa is accepted at the main hotels
- Medical Kit – always a good option just in case
- Malaria tablets and mosquito spray – you are in a malarial zone
What time zone is Mozambique in?
Central Africa Time (GMT +2)
Health issues:
The recommended vaccinations for Mozambique are the following:
Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies and tetanus.
Can I drink tap water?
Do not drink tap water in rural areas. In the built-up areas of Mozambique, like Maputo, it is safe to drink the water. If you are unsure, bottled water is available.
What voltage is used?
Electric Power is 220V – 240V running at 50Hz.