This document lists all border posts in Mozambique which issue visas on arrival. We will be adding the ones that are not yet equipped to issue visas soon. Citizens from SADC Member States do not need a visa to visit Mozambique for 30 days or less. Other travelers may require documentation to prove that they are visiting Mozambique for leisure or tourism purposes (return ticket, accommodation booking confirmation or invitation letter). If you are planning to travel to Mozambique for any other reason, you may need to get a visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country. Visas on arrival cost 2,000 MZN (approximately $33 United States Dollars at the time of writing). If you are travelling through a border post that may not issue visas on arrival, check with a Mozambique Embassy in your country or a neighboring country to get one before you travel.
For more information about border posts and their ability to issue visas, please read this announcement.
Please also note that during peak holiday season the border posts can become extremely busy and as a result long queues develop. Plan your journey accordingly. Please make sure that you have the correct documentation for your vehicle and all members of your party to get through the border. Check our guidelines on Preparing to Travel to Mozambique and Vehicle Requirements to find out what documentation you need.
Ensure that you have unabridged birth certificates for children (full birth certificates that list both parents). If one or both of the parents and/or legal guardians are not travelling with the children you will need death certificates or affidavits from the parents or legal guardians authorizing the child to cross the border. This needs to be signed by the respective parent(s) and certified by the police in your country.
After going through immigration, check that your passport has been stamped with the correct date. There have been cases where passports were deliberately not stamped, resulting in legal issues. Vehicles and various other items require a Temporary Import Permit (check Traveller Allowances to see which items need to be included on the Import Permits). Do not lose these import permits as they may be checked by officials inside Mozambique and again when you leave.
Regardless of your vehicle's current insurance plan (even if it covers Mozambique), you are still required to purchase Mozambican 3rd Party Insurance for your vehicle and trailer. This can be purchased online beforehand to prevent additional queues and hassles at the border.
Entering Mozambique is free. No money should be paid at the border (except for 3rd Party Insurance if you are buying it at the border, and except if you are importing goods that exceed the value of the duty free allowance). Check Traveller Allowances for more information. Mozambique.co.mz recommends that you keep receipts for groceries and other items that you bring into Mozambique, especially if you are unsure about whether duty needs to be paid or not. Do not exceed your alcohol allowance and remember that beer cannot be imported in Mozambique duty free and therefore should be declared with duty paid.
Before you travel to Mozambique, take a look at these Preparing to Travel to Mozambique guidelines.
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Maputo International Airport (IATA Code: MPM) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Inhambane international airport (IATA Code: INH) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Vilanculos international airport (IATA Code: VNX) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Beira international airport (IATA Code: BEW) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Tete international airport (IATA Code: TET) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Maputo international airport (IATA Code: APL) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Nacala international airport (IATA Code: MNC) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Pemba international airport (IATA Code: POL) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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South Africa shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, about 400km north of Durban, South Africa, and about 20 minutes’ drive from Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Ponta do Ouro Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
This border post has a gravel road - you may require a high clearance vehicle, or even 4x4 during the rainy season. Please check with the border post on the condition of the road before you travel.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm, 7 days a week (Does not open 24 hours a day during holiday season)
Telephone Number (S.A.): +27 (0)35 - 592 9181
GPS Coordinates: -26.864252, 32.829391
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Located about 100km east of Nelspruit (South Africa), and about 95km to Maputo.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Ressano Garcia Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
This border post is busiest over weekends, Christmas, Easter and some other major holidays. During Christmas and Easter this border post is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. (Dates vary and will be published on Mozambique.co.mz.) If you get frustrated with the long queues at this border post, there is an Alternative Route via Swaziland.
This border post has a tarred highway all the way through.
Opening Times: 6:00am (Morning) - 12:00am (Midnight) every day. Open 24hours during Christmas & Easter.
Telephone Numbers: +27 (0)13-7937029 / 7311 (South Africa); +258 21 550 010 (Mozambique)
GPS Coordinates: -25.443076, 31.986665
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Located in the Kruger National Park (South Africa), and about 80km from Massingir (town in Moz) and about 200km to Chokwe (town in Moz). Note that Compulsory 3rd Party Vehicle Insurance is not available at this border but is usually available at Massingir Gate. Mozambique.co.mz recommends that you obtain your insurance online before you travel through this border. In order to use this border post and cross the transfrontier park, travellers are required to provide proof of at least one nights accommodation in the transfrontier park (this can be either in the Kruger National Park or the Limpopo National Park or in any of the participating lodges on the border of the park e.g. Covane Community Lodge at Massingir). This border can only be used by tourists - no commercial vehicles are allowed through.
Travelers should note that there is a gravel road from the border post (Mozambique Side) until you reach the Massingir Dam Wall. This gravel road may become muddy during rainy season and may require a 4x4 vehicle.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Giriyondo Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: (1st October - 31st March: 8:00am - 4:00pm; 1st April - 30th Sept: 8:00am - 3:00pm)
Telephone Numbers: +27 (0) 13-735 8919 - South Africa
GPS Coordinates: -23.583889, 31.660031
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Zimbabwe shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and bordering the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique.
Travelers using this border post need to note that most roads are gravel. Road conditions are generally fine during the dry season, but may become muddy during the rainy season when low level crossings and localized flooding begins. A 4x4 may be required, and in extenuating circumstances, even these may not be able to pass. In Zimbabwe gravel roads start from Chiredzi, Rutenga, Mwenezi turnoffs, until you get to the border post. From the border post gravel roads continue into Mozambique for about 275km (about 45km before you reach Chokwe).
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Chicualacuala Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm every day. (Help us confirm these times)
Telephone Numbers: (No phone numbers could be obtained. Please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -22.071750, 31.681125
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Located just outside the city of Mutare in Zimbabwe, and about 90km from the city of Chimoio in Mozambique. This border has a tarred highway all the way through.
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Machipanda Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 8:00pm (Border hours are not extended during peak seasons)
Telephone Numbers: +263 (020) 63003 / 67532 - Zimbabwe
GPS Coordinates: -19.005109, 32.713873
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Located about 125km north east of Harare, Zimbabwe and about 50km to the Changara turn off in Mozambique. Roads are generally tarred, though specific conditions are unknown.
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Cochemane Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm (Border hours are not extended during peak seasons)
Telephone Numbers: (no telephone numbers could be found. Please help us add this information)
GPS Coordinates: -16.963833, 32.862678
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Malawi shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located approximately 95km west of Blantyre, Malawi and approximately 118km North East of Tete in Mozambique. Tarred roads, though specific conditions are unknown.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Zobue Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: +255 99 173 3733 (Tanzania); +258 86 219 2893 (Mozambique)
GPS Coordinates: -15.585941, 34.439072
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Located south of the Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in Malawi and approx. 3km from Mlange in Mozambique. Also about 95km south east of Blantyre. Road type and condition is undetermined.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Milange Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -16.080499, 35.736948
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Located about 55km East of Mangochi in Malawi and about 3km from Mandimba in Mozambique. Specific road conditions could not be determined, however, unverified information suggests that it is a gravel road with no tar.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Mandimba Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -14.371327, 35.615274
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Swaziland shares the following border posts with Mozambique. *Please note that Swaziland is extremely strict on the carrying of meat and meat products due to Foot and Mouth Disease.
Located in the north east of Swaziland, about 223km east of Mbabane in Swaziland, and about 90km south west of Maputo in Mozambique. Specific conditions of the road are unknown, although unverified information suggests it is tarred all the way through.
Swaziland and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Goba Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 6:00pm, 7 days a week
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -26.257069, 32.084693
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Located in the north east of Swaziland, about 135km from Mbabane and located in the town of Namaacha in Mozambique, about 82km from Maputo City.
Road is tarred all the way through, however, there may be a few isolated potholes in some of the roads. When entering Swaziland, remember that there are quite a few humps in the road, and strict speed limits apply in some areas.
Swaziland and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Namaacha Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 7:00am - 12:00am (midnight), 7 days a week.
Telephone Numbers: (+258) 21 960 010 / 90 - Mozambique; (No numbers could be found for Swaziland side)
GPS Coordinates: -25.989197, 31.998175
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Zambia shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located about 530km, east of Lusaka in Zambia, and about 270km north of Tete in Mozambique. Specific conditions of the road are not known, however unverified information suggests it is a tarred road all the way through.
Zambian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Cassacatiza Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 24hours, 7 days a week (This information is unverified, and may be inaccurate. Please help us verify this info)
Phone Numbers: (Phone numbers could not be obtained. Please help us obtain this information)
GPS Coordinates: -14.302870, 32.349588
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Tanzania shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in the South of Tanzania, and in the north of Mozambique.
Travelers should note that they will encounter gravel road from Mueda until they reach the border. (Plans to tar this road have been approved and will start in 2018.) During the rainy season, 4x4 vehicles may struggle to use this road - however, it seems generally fine in the dry season. Once you cross over into Tanzania, there is a short stretch of gravel road, before you reach tarred roads again. Crossing over the river used to be via ferry, however, a new bridge has been built and is operational.
Tanzanian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Negomano Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: (Times for this border could not be found. Please help us with this information)
Phone Numbers: (No phone numbers could be found. Help us add this information)
GPS Location: -11.419310, 38.496171
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For more information about border posts and their ability to issue visas, please read this announcement.
Please also note that during peak holiday season the border posts can become extremely busy and as a result long queues develop. Plan your journey accordingly. Please make sure that you have the correct documentation for your vehicle and all members of your party to get through the border. Check our guidelines on Preparing to Travel to Mozambique and Vehicle Requirements to find out what documentation you need.
Ensure that you have unabridged birth certificates for children (full birth certificates that list both parents). If one or both of the parents and/or legal guardians are not travelling with the children you will need death certificates or affidavits from the parents or legal guardians authorizing the child to cross the border. This needs to be signed by the respective parent(s) and certified by the police in your country.
After going through immigration, check that your passport has been stamped with the correct date. There have been cases where passports were deliberately not stamped, resulting in legal issues. Vehicles and various other items require a Temporary Import Permit (check Traveller Allowances to see which items need to be included on the Import Permits). Do not lose these import permits as they may be checked by officials inside Mozambique and again when you leave.
Regardless of your vehicle's current insurance plan (even if it covers Mozambique), you are still required to purchase Mozambican 3rd Party Insurance for your vehicle and trailer. This can be purchased online beforehand to prevent additional queues and hassles at the border.
Entering Mozambique is free. No money should be paid at the border (except for 3rd Party Insurance if you are buying it at the border, and except if you are importing goods that exceed the value of the duty free allowance). Check Traveller Allowances for more information. Mozambique.co.mz recommends that you keep receipts for groceries and other items that you bring into Mozambique, especially if you are unsure about whether duty needs to be paid or not. Do not exceed your alcohol allowance and remember that beer cannot be imported in Mozambique duty free and therefore should be declared with duty paid.
Before you travel to Mozambique, take a look at these Preparing to Travel to Mozambique guidelines.
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Maputo International Airport (IATA Code: MPM) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Inhambane international airport (IATA Code: INH) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Vilanculos international airport (IATA Code: VNX) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Beira international airport (IATA Code: BEW) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Tete international airport (IATA Code: TET) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Maputo international airport (IATA Code: APL) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Nacala international airport (IATA Code: MNC) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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Pemba international airport (IATA Code: POL) issues visas on arrival for citizens of all countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
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South Africa shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, about 400km north of Durban, South Africa, and about 20 minutes’ drive from Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Ponta do Ouro Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
This border post has a gravel road - you may require a high clearance vehicle, or even 4x4 during the rainy season. Please check with the border post on the condition of the road before you travel.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm, 7 days a week (Does not open 24 hours a day during holiday season)
Telephone Number (S.A.): +27 (0)35 - 592 9181
GPS Coordinates: -26.864252, 32.829391
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Located about 100km east of Nelspruit (South Africa), and about 95km to Maputo.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Ressano Garcia Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
This border post is busiest over weekends, Christmas, Easter and some other major holidays. During Christmas and Easter this border post is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. (Dates vary and will be published on Mozambique.co.mz.) If you get frustrated with the long queues at this border post, there is an Alternative Route via Swaziland.
This border post has a tarred highway all the way through.
Opening Times: 6:00am (Morning) - 12:00am (Midnight) every day. Open 24hours during Christmas & Easter.
Telephone Numbers: +27 (0)13-7937029 / 7311 (South Africa); +258 21 550 010 (Mozambique)
GPS Coordinates: -25.443076, 31.986665
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Located in the Kruger National Park (South Africa), and about 80km from Massingir (town in Moz) and about 200km to Chokwe (town in Moz). Note that Compulsory 3rd Party Vehicle Insurance is not available at this border but is usually available at Massingir Gate. Mozambique.co.mz recommends that you obtain your insurance online before you travel through this border. In order to use this border post and cross the transfrontier park, travellers are required to provide proof of at least one nights accommodation in the transfrontier park (this can be either in the Kruger National Park or the Limpopo National Park or in any of the participating lodges on the border of the park e.g. Covane Community Lodge at Massingir). This border can only be used by tourists - no commercial vehicles are allowed through.
Travelers should note that there is a gravel road from the border post (Mozambique Side) until you reach the Massingir Dam Wall. This gravel road may become muddy during rainy season and may require a 4x4 vehicle.
South African and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Giriyondo Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: (1st October - 31st March: 8:00am - 4:00pm; 1st April - 30th Sept: 8:00am - 3:00pm)
Telephone Numbers: +27 (0) 13-735 8919 - South Africa
GPS Coordinates: -23.583889, 31.660031
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Zimbabwe shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and bordering the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique.
Travelers using this border post need to note that most roads are gravel. Road conditions are generally fine during the dry season, but may become muddy during the rainy season when low level crossings and localized flooding begins. A 4x4 may be required, and in extenuating circumstances, even these may not be able to pass. In Zimbabwe gravel roads start from Chiredzi, Rutenga, Mwenezi turnoffs, until you get to the border post. From the border post gravel roads continue into Mozambique for about 275km (about 45km before you reach Chokwe).
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Chicualacuala Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm every day. (Help us confirm these times)
Telephone Numbers: (No phone numbers could be obtained. Please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -22.071750, 31.681125
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Located just outside the city of Mutare in Zimbabwe, and about 90km from the city of Chimoio in Mozambique. This border has a tarred highway all the way through.
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Machipanda Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 8:00pm (Border hours are not extended during peak seasons)
Telephone Numbers: +263 (020) 63003 / 67532 - Zimbabwe
GPS Coordinates: -19.005109, 32.713873
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Located about 125km north east of Harare, Zimbabwe and about 50km to the Changara turn off in Mozambique. Roads are generally tarred, though specific conditions are unknown.
Zimbabwean and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Cochemane Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm (Border hours are not extended during peak seasons)
Telephone Numbers: (no telephone numbers could be found. Please help us add this information)
GPS Coordinates: -16.963833, 32.862678
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Malawi shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located approximately 95km west of Blantyre, Malawi and approximately 118km North East of Tete in Mozambique. Tarred roads, though specific conditions are unknown.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Zobue Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: +255 99 173 3733 (Tanzania); +258 86 219 2893 (Mozambique)
GPS Coordinates: -15.585941, 34.439072
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Located south of the Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in Malawi and approx. 3km from Mlange in Mozambique. Also about 95km south east of Blantyre. Road type and condition is undetermined.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Milange Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -16.080499, 35.736948
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Located about 55km East of Mangochi in Malawi and about 3km from Mandimba in Mozambique. Specific road conditions could not be determined, however, unverified information suggests that it is a gravel road with no tar.
Malawian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Mandimba Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -14.371327, 35.615274
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Swaziland shares the following border posts with Mozambique. *Please note that Swaziland is extremely strict on the carrying of meat and meat products due to Foot and Mouth Disease.
Located in the north east of Swaziland, about 223km east of Mbabane in Swaziland, and about 90km south west of Maputo in Mozambique. Specific conditions of the road are unknown, although unverified information suggests it is tarred all the way through.
Swaziland and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Goba Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 8:00am - 6:00pm, 7 days a week
Telephone Numbers: (Phone numbers unknown, please help us complete this information)
GPS Coordinates: -26.257069, 32.084693
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Located in the north east of Swaziland, about 135km from Mbabane and located in the town of Namaacha in Mozambique, about 82km from Maputo City.
Road is tarred all the way through, however, there may be a few isolated potholes in some of the roads. When entering Swaziland, remember that there are quite a few humps in the road, and strict speed limits apply in some areas.
Swaziland and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Namaacha Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 7:00am - 12:00am (midnight), 7 days a week.
Telephone Numbers: (+258) 21 960 010 / 90 - Mozambique; (No numbers could be found for Swaziland side)
GPS Coordinates: -25.989197, 31.998175
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Zambia shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located about 530km, east of Lusaka in Zambia, and about 270km north of Tete in Mozambique. Specific conditions of the road are not known, however unverified information suggests it is a tarred road all the way through.
Zambian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Cassacatiza Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: 24hours, 7 days a week (This information is unverified, and may be inaccurate. Please help us verify this info)
Phone Numbers: (Phone numbers could not be obtained. Please help us obtain this information)
GPS Coordinates: -14.302870, 32.349588
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Tanzania shares the following border posts with Mozambique:
Located in the South of Tanzania, and in the north of Mozambique.
Travelers should note that they will encounter gravel road from Mueda until they reach the border. (Plans to tar this road have been approved and will start in 2018.) During the rainy season, 4x4 vehicles may struggle to use this road - however, it seems generally fine in the dry season. Once you cross over into Tanzania, there is a short stretch of gravel road, before you reach tarred roads again. Crossing over the river used to be via ferry, however, a new bridge has been built and is operational.
Tanzanian and SADC citizens using this border post do not require a visa if they are visiting for 30 days or less. Negomano Border Post issues visas on arrival for citizens of all other countries. You may need documentation to prove that you are visiting Mozambique for tourism or leisure purposes. These visas are valid for 30 days and may be extended for up to 60 days if necessary. If you are visiting Mozambique for any other purpose you may need to get an appropriate visa from a Mozambique Embassy in your country, or a neighboring country.
Opening Times: (Times for this border could not be found. Please help us with this information)
Phone Numbers: (No phone numbers could be found. Help us add this information)
GPS Location: -11.419310, 38.496171
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