South Africa
Mozambique
Mozambique visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Mozambique.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamoc.co.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mozambican citizens travelling to South Africa
MozambiqueSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Mozambique
Travel advice for Mozambique
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 South Africa to Mozambique, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Mozambique at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Mozambique (updated 20 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Mozambique (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Mozambique
No maximum stay in Mozambique is given in the data for South African citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Mozambique’s neighbours for South African citizens
Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Eswatini, Zambia and Malawi admit South African citizens visa-free.
Mozambican citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Mozambican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Mozambique.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Mozambique.
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Mozambican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can South African citizens enter Mozambique visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Mozambique without a visa.
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.