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Mozambique Visa for Nigerian Passport Holders (2026)

ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
n/a Rejection Rate Not Published
2/5 Difficulty
1–2d Processing
NGN 69,000 Total Cost

Quick Facts

Requirement Visa on Arrival
Visa Fee NGN 69,000
VOA Fee NGN 68,000 (~$50)
Processing Time 1–2 working days
Appointment Wait ~ weeks
Stay Duration Up to 30 days
E-Visa Available online

Mozambique's coastline is one of the Indian Ocean's finest — Bazaruto Archipelago, Tofo Beach whale sharks, and Maputo's vibrant Portuguese-African food scene. E-visa in 48 hours (USD 50). YF mandatory for Nigerians. Ethiopian Airlines connects Lagos–Addis–Maputo.

Key Warnings

  • Yellow fever certificate is mandatory from Nigeria — airlines and Mozambican immigration both check.
  • Malaria is prevalent throughout Mozambique — take prophylaxis and use DEET repellent.
  • Portuguese is the official language. English spoken in tourist areas and Maputo, less so in rural regions.

Insider Tips

  • Tofo Beach (Inhambane Province, 5 hours north of Maputo or short flight to INH) is globally acclaimed for whale shark snorkelling — sightings year-round, plus manta rays and leatherback turtles.
  • Maputo's food scene is exceptional — camarão piri-piri (piri-piri prawns) at Costa do Sol restaurant and seafood at Mundo's in the Polana area are unmissable.
  • Ilha de Mozambique (UNESCO) is a magical coral island linked to the mainland by a 3.5km bridge — Portuguese colonial architecture, Arab dhow trading heritage, and pristine beaches. Best reached by flying to Nampula (NTC) then driving.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Get yellow fever vaccination

    NAFDAC-approved centre in Lagos or Abuja. Certificate at least 10 days old.

  2. Apply e-visa at evisa.gov.mz (recommended)

    Complete online, upload passport and YF cert, pay USD 50 by card. Approval within 24–48 hours.

  3. Fly to Maputo via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg

    Ethiopian Airlines flies Lagos (LOS) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Maputo (MPM). Or fly LOS–JNB then SAA/FlySafair to MPM. Total: ~9–14 hours.

  4. Explore Mozambique

    Maputo (Portuguese colonial architecture, piri-piri seafood), Tofo Beach (whale sharks), Bazaruto Archipelago (UNESCO), Gorongosa National Park, Ilha de Mozambique (UNESCO).

Required Documents

  • Valid Nigerian passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Nigeria is endemic)
  • Confirmed return flight to Nigeria
  • Hotel booking or host contact in Mozambique
  • USD 50 cash if using visa on arrival

Recommended (Optional)

  • Travel insurance (recommended for long-haul Southern Africa trip)

Health Requirements

⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Nigeria is a yellow fever endemic country. Mozambique requires a valid International Certificate of Vaccination from travellers arriving from endemic countries including Nigeria. Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Obtain from NAFDAC-approved vaccination centres.

No published rejection rate. Mozambique publishes no visa refusal statistics by applicant nationality. Checked August 2026.

Latest Updates

2026-02

Mozambique opened an eVisa portal and Nigeria is not exempt

Mozambique launched its eVisa portal on 11 February 2026. Nigeria is not on the visa exemption list — that covers Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania at three months, and a longer group including South Africa and Uganda at 30 days — so Nigerian travellers pay USD 50 for a visa on arrival or apply through the portal beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Nigerians need a visa for Mozambique?
Nigerians can get a visa on arrival (USD 50 cash) or an e-visa online at evisa.gov.mz (USD 50). E-visa recommended. Yellow fever mandatory. 30-day stay. Fly via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Johannesburg.

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Where to Apply

Mozambique e-Visa Portal (Recommended)

Online

https://evisa.gov.mz/

24/7 online

Apply online 3–5 days before travel. Alternatively, visa on arrival at Maputo (MPM) with USD 50 cash.

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