South Africa for citizens of Mozambique

🔑 How to enter to South Africa from Mozambique

To enter South Africa, Mozambican citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to South Africa, check whether your Mozambican passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering South Africa and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Mozambican passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Mozambican passport. You are allowed to stay in South Africa for 30 days.

✅ Requirements for Mozambican citizens to visit South Africa with tourist visa

• Mozambican citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to South Africa. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Mozambican citizens on the territory of South Africa is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Mozambique require a visa to visit the South Africa?

   Mozambican citizens do not need a visa to visit the South Africa.

2. How long Mozambican citizens are allowed to stay in South Africa without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in South Africa for citizens of Mozambique for a visa-free stay is 30 days.

3. What happens if a Mozambican passport holder stays in South Africa longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to South Africa is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to South Africa is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Mozambique need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter South Africa without a visa?

   South African immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Mozambican citizens to enter South Africa without a visa?

   Mozambican citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in South Africa.

6. Can Mozambican work or study during the visa-free stay in South Africa?

   The South Africa visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in South Africa Mozambican citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.