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China visa for Mozambican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Mozambican citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mz.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in Mozambique

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

Chinese citizens travelling to Mozambique

ChinaMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Mozambican citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Mozambican citizens can stay in China

How long Mozambican citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Maputo, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.

China’s neighbours for Mozambican citizens

Laos, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Mozambique

Mozambique admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for China?

Mozambican citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Mozambique?

The Chinese embassy in Mozambique is in Maputo.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Mozambique admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Mozambican citizens enter China visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.