Mozambique
Mozambique travel guide for Australians
Australians must obtain an e‑visa before travel; once granted, stay up to 30 days (extendable). If you already have a visa, fly from Sydney to Maputo (≈14 h total) and follow local plug, tipping and safety advice.
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Key facts
- Visa requiredcheck
- e‑visa pre‑approval
- Max staycheck
- 30 days, extendable
- Currencycheck
- Metical (≈64 MZN per US$)
- Plug types
- C, F, M – 220 V 50 Hz
- Tipping norm
- 10 % in restaurants, US$5–10 per day for lodge staff/divers
- Emergency numberscheck
- 119 police, 117 ambulance, 198 fire
Entry requirements
Apply for an e-visa online through the Mozambique Immigration portal before departure.
The visa allows a single entry for up to 30 days; you can request an extension at the Immigration office in Maputo.
Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Apply online (e-visa).
- Valid passport ≥6 months.
Embassy contact
Australia does not have a resident embassy in Mozambique. The nearest Australian High Commission is in Pretoria, South Africa.
In emergencies, contact the Australian Embassy in Pretoria or the Australian Consular Assistance Centre via the Smart Traveller website.
- High Commission: Pretoria, South Africa.
- Consular help: https://smartraveller.gov.au
Flight info
Typical routing: Sydney → Johannesburg → Maputo. Total travel time about 16–18 hours including layover.
Mozambique is UTC+2 year-round; Sydney is UTC+10 (UTC+11 in daylight-saving). Expect an 8-hour time difference in standard time, 9 hours during Sydney daylight-saving.
- Sydney-Maputo: ~16–18 h total
- Time zone: UTC+2
Questions people ask
Do Australians need a visa for Mozambique?
Yes. Apply for an e-visa online before you travel; the fee is about US$50 (≈AU$70) and allows a 30-day stay, extendable.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
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