Tanzania to Mozambique visa requirements

Visa-free

Tanzanian citizens can enter Mozambique visa-free for tourism; SADC and bilateral agreement facilitate short stays.

Last verified: 2026-03-11

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel required.

What Tanzania travellers need to know

If you hold a Tanzania passport and plan to visit Mozambique for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa-free.

Tanzanian citizens can enter Mozambique visa-free for tourism; SADC and bilateral agreement facilitate short stays.

Typical stay guidance: Visa-free for short stays; typically 90 days.

Passport rule: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.

Health note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.

Confirm current visa-free policy with Mozambique immigration.

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

Entry requirements

  • Mozambique grants visa-free entry to Tanzanian passport holders for short stays (typically 90 days).
  • Required: valid passport (6+ months), proof of onward/return travel, proof of means of subsistence.
  • Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic area.

Stay

Visa-free for short stays; typically 90 days.

Health — Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic area.

Confirm current visa-free policy with Mozambique immigration.

How to prepare (Tanzania → Mozambique)

  1. 1

    Confirm Mozambique still lists Tanzania as visa-free for your travel dates.

  2. 2

    Check passport validity, blank pages, and any yellow-fever or health rules.

  3. 3

    Book return/onward travel and accommodation you can show at the border if asked.

  4. 4

    Carry proof of funds for your stay in Mozambique.

  5. 5

    Keep digital and paper copies of your passport bio page and bookings.

Documents checklist

  • Valid Tanzania passport (check validity rules above)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation in Mozambique
  • Proof of funds: Proof of means of subsistence may be required.
  • Onward travel: Proof of return or onward travel required.
  • Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-03-11), Tanzania travellers need visa-free for tourism to Mozambique. Tanzanian citizens can enter Mozambique visa-free for tourism; SADC and bilateral agreement facilitate short stays.

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

Visa-free for short stays; typically 90 days.

What documents should Tanzania 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 area.

Where can I verify Mozambique entry rules officially?

Start with: Mozambique eVisa — Official portal; UK Government travel advice — Mozambique entry requirements. 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.