Mozambique travel guide for the Irish

Apply for an approved ETA before you travel; it costs about US$37 plus a 650 MT processing fee (check) and is valid for a 30-day stay, extendable in-country.

Irish passport holders do not need a visa for tourism or business visits of up to 30 days, but they must hold an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) obtained on the official Mozambique eVisa/ETA portal before arrival (about US$37 plus a 650 MT processing fee, check). Keep the printed approval: extensions are handled at the immigration office in Maputo.

Ireland does not have an embassy in Mozambique. The nearest Irish diplomatic representation is the Embassy of Ireland in Pretoria, South Africa (check). For consular assistance in Mozambique, contact the Irish Honorary Consul in Maputo (check) or the British High Commission in Maputo for emergency help.

A 10‑day itinerary (flights, accommodation, meals, transport) typically costs between €1,500 and €2,200 per person, depending on lodging level and activities (check). Budget travelers can manage on €1,200‑€1,500, while mid‑range comfort moves toward €2,000‑€2,500.

Direct flights are unavailable; the usual route is Dublin → Johannesburg (≈11 h) → Maputo (≈2 h). Total travel time, including layovers, is around 15‑18 hours (check).

Mozambique uses plug types C, F and M, with 220 V 50 Hz electricity. Bring a universal adapter and a voltage‑compatible charger (source: parent country facts).

Standard tipping is 10 % in restaurants. For lodge staff and dive crews, a box of €5‑€10 per day is customary (source: parent country facts).

Police: 119, Ambulance: 117, Fire: 198. Also keep the contact of your lodge or the nearest embassy/consulate (source: parent country facts).