Mozambique entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mozambique. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Mozambique travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Mozambique and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Australian passport
Do Canadians need a visa for Mozambique?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 30 days
Business visa: not required for stays up to 30 days
Visitor visa: required when visiting by way of private invitation (from an individual or organization)
Work visa: required
Student visa: required
Residency visa: required
You can apply for a visa at the nearest Mozambican embassy or consulate or obtain an e-visa pre-authorization through Mozambique’s official e-visa portal.
Tourist and business visa exemption
You may enter Mozambique for tourism or business purposes without a visa for up to 30 days, but you must present the following upon arrival:
- an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) obtained at least 48 hours before departure
- a return or onward ticket (except for travel by land)
- a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the expected departure date, with at least 2 blank pages
- a payment of the fee paid by card or cash
- proof of accommodation
Keep the receipt provided upon arrival as part of the visa exemption policy.
If you encounter a technical issue with the ETA and e-visa portal, keep proof of the error and contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Mozambique for guidance.
Extending your visa
You may request one extension of 30 days from immigration authorities. Visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in a year. Justification for the extended stay may be required, and fees may apply. If your passport has less than 6 months validity, Mozambican authorities may refuse to extend your visa exemption.
Overstaying without authorization may result in fines.
Visa pre-authorizations
If you’re not eligible for the visa exemption, you can apply for an e-visa pre-authorization through the Government of Mozambique’s e-visa and ETA portal.
Visa pre-authorizations are only available for:
- crew members
- humanitarian workers
- sports and cultural activity participants
- eligible investors
Visa pre-authorizations are not guaranteed visas. You must submit all required documents to immigration authorities for a final decision.
Visa fees can be paid on arrival by credit card or in accepted currencies.
E-visa and ETA portal – Government of Mozambique
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Make sure customs officials properly inspect and stamp your passport and visa upon entry to avoid possible fines when leaving the country. If you overstay your authorized visa period, you may be fined for each day you illegally reside in Mozambique.
Official source: Government of Canada – Mozambique travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Mozambique?
In short: Valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mozambique.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Mozambique.
Official source: Government of Canada – Mozambique travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Mozambique (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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