All visitors must have passports (minimum validity six months) and visas (obtainable from embassies, high commissions and consulates)

Visas apply to citizens and nationals of all countries except citizens of the following: Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as they do not require an entry visa when traveling to Mozambique for tourism

There are rumours that some borders and airports may issue them on arrival, don't count on it and obtain a visa before arrival.
Previously, single-entry visas could be purchased at the Mozambican border. They cost US$82 - valid for 30 days. Multiple entry visas were also available. This might mean that clients have to plan a three-day lay-over in Johannesburg before heading to Mozambique.

Australians: . There is no Mozambique embassy in Australia. There is a Consulate in Melbourne

NB. South Africans do not require visas for holiday, only for business

Mozambique - Embassies and Consulates | Official website 

SHOPPING & SOUVENIRS

- Woven baskets

- bags

- hats

- printed cloths

- silver jeweler

- colorful art works

- wooden sculptures

- pottery

- decorated plates

WHAT TO WEAR

for most of the year, light weight clothing is a must. During the winter

months (June - August)

pack a sweater or jacket for the chilly evenings.

In restaurants "smart casual" is the norm (short sleeved shirts and slacks for men, blouses and skirts or informal dresses for women).
Topless sunbathing is frowned upon.

When visiting game reserves neutral colours are preferred.
Shorts and safari shirt sin brown, beige, dark green or khaki are best.

Wear sensible walking shoes and take a hat for protection against the the sun.

In the evening it is advisable to wear long sleeved shirts and slacks as protection against mosquitos

LANGUAGE

Portuguese is the local language.

English is widely spoken

CURRENCY

Mozambique's local currency is the Meticaisl - divided into 100 centavos.

US$, ZAR, British pounds and Euros are freely convertible at commercial rates at any bank or exchange bureau

It is advisable to carry cash or travelers cheques as credit cards are not widely accepted.

Health & Immunisation

a course of anti malaria tablets is strongly advised. Vaccinations against hepatitis A, polio tetanus and typhoid are also recommended.

A yellow fever certificate is required for those arriving from infected areas

What to Bring

here's our suggestions: camera * camcorder * binoculars * extra supplies of memory cards and batteries * torch * insect repellent * sunglasses * suntan lotion * lip balm

Mocambique covers an area of over 800 000 sq. kms - 3 times the size of Britian
Getting between major destinations can take days not hours.
Roads are generally in poor condition, although significant improvements are underway but road blocks delay your journey

By Bus / Coach

You can take the Intercape Mainliner, from Johannesburg to Maputo
These buses run in both directions on a regular basis, one in the morning, and another overnight, and are safe and affordable
Other carriers include Greyhound and Translux

Air Flights

SA Airlink flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 13h30.
From July 2013 the schedule will increase to 5 times a week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Johannesburg to Pemba on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

LAM (AIR MOZAMBIQUE) . They now fly from Johannesburg to Pemba on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

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