ExploEntry rules · Botswana → Mozambique
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mozambique?
No. Citizens of Botswana can enter Mozambique without a visa for a short stay.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Short stays
- Botswana passport
- 113th of 197 · 47 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Mozambique at a glance
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Mozambican metical (MT, MZN)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +258
- Drives on the
- left
- Power plugs
- Type C, F, M · 220 V · 50 Hz
More: Mozambique travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
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How other passports get into Mozambique
- United StatesVisa-free
- United KingdomVisa-free
- Indiae-Visa
- CanadaVisa-free
- AustraliaVisa on arrival
- GermanyVisa-free
- FranceVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-free
All passports for Mozambique · Going the other way: Mozambican citizens to Botswana
Questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mozambique?
No. Citizens of Botswana can enter Mozambique without a visa for a short stay.
How long can citizens of Botswana stay in Mozambique?
The data we use does not state a limit for this route. Short tourist stays are usually allowed, but confirm the number of days on Mozambique’s official immigration site.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Mozambique?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Mozambique?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.