Mauritania to Mozambique visa requirements

Visa required

Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.

Last verified: 2026-02-06

At a glance

Max stay 30 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2-3 blank pages.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Completed application, two photos, hotel booking/invitation, and bank statements (3 months) required.

What Mauritania travellers need to know

If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Mozambique for tourism, current guidance indicates you need a visa in advance.

Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.

Typical stay guidance: Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.

Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2-3 blank pages.

Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).

Processing time: 10 working days (standard), 3 days (urgent). Apply at embassy well in advance.

Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Mozambique.

Entry requirements

  • Mozambique grants visa exemptions primarily to SADC member states and select other countries (not including Mauritania).
  • No eVisa or visa on arrival option available for Mauritanian passport holders.
  • You must provide completed visa application form, two color passport photos, hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter, and bank statements (last 3 months).
  • Yellow Fever certificate required if traveling from endemic countries.

Stay

Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.

Health — Yellow fever

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).

Processing time: 10 working days (standard), 3 days (urgent). Apply at embassy well in advance.

How to prepare (Mauritania → Mozambique)

  1. 1

    Find the Mozambique embassy, consulate, or visa centre that serves applicants in Mauritania (or your country of residence).

  2. 2

    Book an appointment and download the current tourist-visa checklist.

  3. 3

    Prepare passport, photos, itinerary, invitation/hotel proof, bank statements, and forms.

  4. 4

    Submit biometrics/fees and track the application until the passport is returned.

  5. 5

    Only buy non-refundable tickets after the visa is granted, unless your airline allows flexible holds.

Documents checklist

  • Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Mozambique
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
  • Completed visa application form and supporting checklist documents
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need a visa in advance for tourism to Mozambique. Mauritanian citizens must obtain a traditional visa through Mozambique's embassy or consulate before traveling. No eVisa or visa on arrival option available.

How long can I stay in Mozambique on a Mauritania passport?

Maximum 30 days per entry for tourist visa.

What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Mozambique?

At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries (Mauritania is endemic).

Where can I verify Mozambique entry rules officially?

Start with: Embassies.net — Mozambique Visa; Mozambique High Commission. Requirements can change without notice.

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Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.