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Tourist Information |
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Travel Requirements |
• South African passport holders do not need a visa at
the moment when entering Mozambique if the stay is less
than 30 days, Other passport holders do need visas.
• Valid visa, which should be obtained prior to your
visit, please note: if the period issued on your visa is
exceeded, a fine of R500.00 per day will be charged of
everyday overstayed.
• Current driver‘s license or International driver’s
license ( a Mozambican driver’s license is required if
staying for more than 6 months)
• If entering the country with more than $US5000( or
equivalent) , a “Declaration of entry of foreign
currency” must be completed at the customs desk. The
Declaration must be shown if leaving with more than $US(
or equivalent).
• The gift allowance is $US 100, import duty must be
paid on gifts above $US100 in value
• Traveller's allowances:
• Individual duty free fiscal allowances are granted
monthly in respect of goods imported by travellers which
are intended for personal or family use:
• TOBACCO PRODUCTS; 200 Cigarettes OR 100 Cigarillos OR
50 Cigars OR 250 grams of smoking tobacco
• ALCOHOLIC DRINKS; 1 Litre of spirits AND 2.25 Litres
of wine
• PERFUMES; 50ml of Perfume OR 250 ml of Eau de Toilett
• PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ; Quantity considered
reasonable for personal consumption
• OTHER GOODS; Up to the value of 50USD ( or equivalent)
• The allowances marked do not apply to persons under 18
years of age |
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VISAS |
South African passport holders DO need a visa for
business purposes, But NOT when traveling on Holiday.
Other passport holders do need a visa for business and
Holiday.
Kindly note, that we are not responsible for any loss of
passports.
Holiday Visas
SINGLE ENTRY - Valid for 2 months,with a 30 Day stay
DOUBLE ENTRY- Valid for 2 months,2 x Entries with a 30
Day stay on each entry.
Business Visas
MULTIPLE ENTRY 3 MONTHS-Valid for 3 Months,with a 30 day
stay at the time.
MULTIPLE ENTRY 6 MONTHS-Valid for 6 Months ,with a 10
Day Stay at the time. |
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CURRENCY |
Mozambique's local currency is the Metical, however the
US Dollar and the Rand are widely accepted. It is
advisable to carry cash or Travellers cheques as credit
cards are not widely accepted.
Transport
There are numerous private minibus operators and
reliable public transport companies throughout the
Southern and Central regions of the country such as
Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Sofala and Manica.
There are also bus companies providing transport between
Maputo and neighbouring countries in comfortable,
air-conditioned buses. Train services run between Maputo
and Johannesburg and Maputo and Durban 3 times a week. |
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Driving |
• Give way to the right. At traffic circles or
roundabouts, cars on the circle have priority.
• The transit laws in Mozambique require that seat belts
are worn at all the times and all vehicles must have two
emergency triangles (fines are currently under review).
• The speed limit is 70Km/h on open roads and 40Km/h in
cities and towns.
• Traffic laws should be followed at all times and
please request a receipt if a fine is levied for any
transgression.
• All documents and luggage can be inspected at
checkpoints.
It is best to keep your tank filled as the distances
between filling stations can be great and try to drive
during day time hours when there is less chance of
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Beaches |
Mozambique has many beautiful, pristine beaches along
its 2.700Km coastline. Camping is therefore only
permitted in demarcated and authorized areas so as not
to spoil the beaches for everyone’s enjoyment. Please
assist by keeping campsites free of rubbish.
• Fires are only allowed in areas arranged for that
purpose.
• Pets are not allowed in camping areas.
• Vehicles are not allowed in areas where there are no
existing roads, because of the risk of land mines.
• When recruiting local people, agree on the rates for
the service beforehand, so as to minimize exploitation.
Children often stay away from school to earn an extra
income.
• Driving on beaches is not allowed as it kills the
animal life. Use existing roads and paths only when
accessing the beaches.
• Fires, littering, the use of fire works, and the
processing of fish are prohibited on all the beaches in
Mozambique. |
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Fishing |
Mozambique has some of the best whale, dolphin watching
and game fishing in the world including marlin, shark,
rays, and barracuda.
• A “ fishing sport license “ is required for all the
water sports, including fishing competitions, and can be
obtained from the Maritime Administrator in each
provincial capital city or from a yacht club
• Boats can only be launched from access roads. Noise
should be minimized and care must be shown for the
safety of people on the beaches ( maximum speed 15Km/h).
• Please do not interfere with the activities of the
local fisherman that depend on fishing for their
livelihoods. |
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Accommodation |
• Camping is only allowed in authorised demarcated
areas.
• Access to beaches must be on existing roads only
• It is illegal to drive on the beach unless you are
launching a boat. Your vehicle could be impounded if you
are caught.
• Keep the safety of the people on the beach in mind
• Mozambican permit to launch a boat is obtainable at
the Maritime Office in any major town along the
coastline.
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Food |
• Most basic foodstuff can be bought in Mozambique
• Local Markets sell vegetables, fruit, seafood, bread,
eggs, rice and other basics
• Cold drinks and beer are widely available from shops
• Red meat is not easily available and long life milk,
fruit juice, cheese and dairy products are quite
expensive
• Use bottles water or boil water prior to consumption.
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