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United Kingdom visa for Mozambican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

The United Kingdom requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in Mozambique

  • High Commission of the United Kingdom in Maputo

    High Commission · Maputo

    Av. 25 de Setembro 420, Maputo

    Open 24/7

The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Mozambique, with its embassy in Maputo.

British citizens travelling to Mozambique

United KingdomMozambique Visa-free, 30 days Mozambique visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

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

For a trip from Mozambique to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Mozambican citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

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

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Mozambican citizens

Ireland requires Mozambican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Mozambique

British citizens can visit Mozambique without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom requires Mozambican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the British embassy in Mozambique?

The British embassy in Mozambique is in Maputo.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

British citizens can visit Mozambique without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Mozambican citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Mozambican citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.