🇲🇿 Mozambique visa requirements for Somali citizens
Somali citizens need an e-visa for Mozambique, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Somalia passport holders
Before traveling to Mozambique, Somali citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Mozambique government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Mozambique immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Somali passport ranks #195 worldwide, opening 33 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Mozambique is not among them — it is one of the 118 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Mozambican citizens traveling to Somalia face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 6 of 15 destinations are open to Somali travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Mozambique
- Capital
- Maputo
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MT)
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
Somali citizens need an e-visa for Mozambique, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Somali citizens apply online for entry to Mozambique?
Yes. Mozambique offers an online e-visa for Somalia passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Mozambique?
The currency in Mozambique is the Mozambican metical (MT). The capital city is Maputo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Somali citizens traveling to Mozambique. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Mozambique embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.