Your next step, made clear
An electronic travel authorisation is linked to your trip or passport. Arrange it before departure.
Prepare your application
The National Immigration Service lists this passport for its 30-day eTA route for tourism or business. Apply and pay through the official online portal before travel; for longer stays or a different purpose, check whether a full eVisa is required.
Submit through the official channel
Use Mozambique eTA. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Staying with friends or family uses a different visa route
The eTA route is for tourist or business visits in commercial accommodation or a vacation rental. A private visit staying with family or friends can require a visitor visa before travel; confirm the route for your accommodation with a Mozambican embassy.
Official fee instructions differ on when to pay
Global Affairs Canada says the fee can be paid by card or cash on arrival. Mozambique's official portal includes a fee payment step in its online application flow, while newer UK and German advisories say the eTA fee is paid online and no payment is due at the border. Confirm the total and payment timing through Mozambique's portal before travel.
Practical tips for Mozambique
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Apply for your eTA at least 48 hours before departure
Mozambique's portal recommends applying at least 48 hours before your planned departure so there is time for approval.
Mozambique at a glance
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- MZN
- Calling code
- +258
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Mozambique?
For tourism in Mozambique, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. The National Immigration Service lists this passport for its 30-day eTA route for tourism or business. Apply and pay through the official online portal before travel; for longer stays or a different purpose, check whether a full eVisa is required. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Mozambique?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure. At least 2 blank pages.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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