German Embassy in Maputo
Embassy 
Germany Maputo, Mozambique
- Address
- Rua Damião de Góis 506, Maputo
- Phone
- +258 21 482700
- Website
- maputo.diplo.de
- Fax
- +258 21 49 28 88
Head of mission: Martina Hackelberg, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 23 October 2026
At Rua Damião de Góis 506, Maputo, the German embassy in Maputo represents Germany towards Mozambique. Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Maputo
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Freitag 9.00 - 12.00 Uhr sowie nach telefonischer Vereinbarung
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mozambique
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Maputo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Mozambican citizens
MozambiqueGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Mozambique
GermanyMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of Germany
Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Whether the German embassy in Maputo takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 937 | 874 | 62 | 6.6% | 59.0% |
| 2024 | 945 | 843 | 64 | 6.8% | 65.2% |
| 2025 | 956 | 791 | 97 | 10.4% | 75.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Maputo received 956 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 791. 97 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 10.4%. In 2024 it had been 6.8%: the rate rose by 3.5 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (945 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 6.6% (2023) to 10.4% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Mozambique, 14.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 5th largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 75.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Mozambique.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Spain in MaputoRua Damião de Góis 347, Maputo
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Embassy of Brazil in MaputoAvenida Keneth Kaunda 296, Maputo
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Consular Office of Belgium in MaputoAvenida Keneth Kaunda 762, Maputo
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Embassy of Indonesia in MaputoKedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Maputo Jalan Dar Es Salaam No. 141, Sommerschield 1102 Maputo, Mozambique
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Embassy of Malawi in MaputoAvenida Kenneth Kaunda 75, Maputo
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Embassy of South Korea in Maputo138, Rua D. Maria II, Maputo, Mozambique
Germany’s other missions in Mozambique
The German embassy in Maputo is the only mission of Germany in Mozambique on record. Mozambique in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Maputo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Maputo. The head of mission on record is Martina Hackelberg, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Rua Damião de Góis 506, Maputo. The record for the German embassy in Maputo includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Mozambique
German citizens can visit Mozambique without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the German embassy in Maputo is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Maputo for public holidays in Mozambique are Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Dia de Ano Novo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Maputo
Current procedures for the German embassy in Maputo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Maputo
The German embassy in Maputo has 18 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Maputo?
The German embassy in Maputo is at Rua Damião de Góis 506, Maputo.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Maputo?
The German embassy in Maputo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Maputo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Maputo do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Maputo closed?
The German embassy in Maputo closes on Mozambique’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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