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Canada visa for Mozambican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Canada requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Mozambique

Canada has 1 mission in Mozambique, with its embassy in Maputo.

Canadian citizens travelling to Mozambique

CanadaMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Mozambique to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Mozambican citizens can stay in Canada

How long Mozambican citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Mozambican citizens apply

In Mozambique, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Maputo, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.

Canada’s neighbours for Mozambican citizens

The United States requires Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Mozambique

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Mozambique, for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Canada?

Canada requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Canadian embassy in Mozambique?

The Canadian embassy in Mozambique is in Maputo.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Mozambique, for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Mozambican citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Mozambican citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.