Mozambique
Italy
Italy visa for Mozambican citizens
Entry requirement
Mozambican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambmaputo.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Mozambique
- Embassy of Italy in Maputo
Avenida Kenneth Kaunda 387, Maputo, Maputo
Italy has 1 mission in Mozambique, with its embassy in Maputo.
Italy: visa decisions in Mozambique
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,323 | 1,204 | 116 | 8.8% | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 1,915 | 1,672 | 243 | 12.7% | 28.5% |
| 2025 | 2,057 | 1,656 | 401 | 19.5% | 61.1% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Mozambique (Maputo) received 2,057 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,656. 19.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 12.7%: the rate rose by 6.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (1,915).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.0% of the applications lodged in Mozambique that year, from 5.9% at the consulates of Spain to 20.4% at those of the Netherlands. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Mozambique.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Mozambique, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Italian citizens travelling to Mozambique
ItalyMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mozambican citizens can stay in Italy
How long Mozambican citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Maputo, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Mozambican citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Mozambican citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Mozambique
Mozambique admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Italy?
Mozambican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Mozambique?
The Italian embassy in Mozambique is in Maputo.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
Mozambique admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Mozambican citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Mozambican citizens need a visa for Italy 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.