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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit MZ?

Q: What is the best way to get a Mozambique visa from Hong Kong?

Apply for a tourist eVisa online before travel via the official portal evisa.gov.mz. This is the recommended and increasingly required route.

Q: Is visa-on-arrival still available?

It has historically been available at major airports and land borders for about USD 50, but in 2026 it is unreliable as Mozambique moves to mandatory pre-travel approval. Do not rely on it; airlines may deny boarding without prior approval.

Q: How long can I stay on a tourist eVisa?

A standard tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days per entry, with possible in-country extensions subject to immigration approval.

Q: How much does the eVisa cost and how long does it take?

The government eVisa fee is roughly USD 48-50 (plus any service charge). Processing usually takes a few business days; apply at least 14 days before departure.

Q: What documents do I need at the border?

A passport valid 6+ months with blank pages, your printed eVisa approval, confirmed accommodation, a return/onward ticket, and proof of funds.

Hong Kong SAR passport holders need a visa for Mozambique. The recommended route is an eVisa obtained online before travel through the official portal evisa.gov.mz. Hong Kong is not on Mozambique's visa-exempt or ETA-eligible list. A Hong Kong SAR (ordinary) passport holder is NOT visa-exempt for Mozambique and is not part of Mozambique's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) program, which covers only a defined list of ~29-30 mostly Western and select Asian countries. Hong Kong travelers must therefore obtain a tourist visa. Mozambique launched its e-Visa system in December 2022 and migrated to a new official platform (evisa.gov.mz, operated with VFS Global) in early 2026. Through this portal, Hong Kong holders apply online for a tourist eVisa for stays typically up to 30 days (longer validities up to 90 days are configurable). A visa-on-arrival has historically been available at major airports and key land borders for around USD 50, but Mozambique is transitioning toward mandatory pre-travel online approval in 2025-2026, and authorities and travel advisories now warn against relying on visa-on-arrival; airlines may deny boarding without prior approval. The conservative and recommended approach is to secure the eVisa before departure. Note: a separate ETA registration requirement for visa-EXEMPT nationals introduced in April 2025 was temporarily suspended in May 2025, but this does not affect Hong Kong, which always required a visa. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, and travelers should carry proof of accommodation, onward/return tickets, and proof of funds.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist eVisa (single entry); visa-on-arrival technically available but not recommended

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry (extendable in-country, subject to approval)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (standard tourist eVisa)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 48-50 (eVisa government fee); visa-on-arrival approx. USD 50

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically a few business days; apply at least 14 days before travel

standard track

Validity

eVisa generally valid for entry within a set window after issuance; 30-day stay standard

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity and documents

Ensure your Hong Kong SAR passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival with at least two blank pages. Prepare a passport-style photo, confirmed accommodation, and a return/onward ticket.

· 6-month validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Go to the official eVisa portal

Create an account and start an application at the official Mozambique e-Visa portal, evisa.gov.mz (operated by the National Migration Service with VFS Global). Avoid unofficial third-party copycat sites.

· evisa.gov.mz· official portal

/03

Complete the tourist eVisa application

Enter your biographical and passport details, select tourism as the purpose, and upload your photo, passport bio-page, accommodation booking, and onward ticket.

· Tourism purpose· Upload documents

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the government eVisa fee (approximately USD 48-50) by card. Keep the payment confirmation.

· Card payment· ~USD 48-50

/05

Wait for approval and print it

Processing usually takes a few business days. Apply at least 14 days before departure. Download and print the approved eVisa/approval letter.

· Apply 14+ days early· Print approval

/06

Travel and present at immigration

Carry your printed eVisa, passport, accommodation proof, return ticket, and proof of funds. Present them to airline staff at boarding and to immigration on arrival.

· Carry printout· Show at boarding

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Hong Kong SAR passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

required

At least 2 blank passport pages

required

Approved Mozambique tourist eVisa (printed)

required

Recent passport-style photograph

required

Confirmed accommodation booking

required

Return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of sufficient funds

recommended

eVisa fee payment confirmation

required

Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country

conditional

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist eVisa (government fee)USD ~48-50Paid online via official portal; single entry, 30-day stay

Visa-on-arrival (if used)USD ~50Available at major airports/land borders but not recommended in 2026

VFS/service chargeVariesMay apply on the official VFS-operated portal at checkout

Total estimateUSD 48 — USD 75incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa (online, before travel)

A few business days (apply 14+ days ahead)

Apply online at evisa.gov.mz before departure; recommended and increasingly required.

Visa-on-arrival

At the border

Historically available at major airports/borders for ~USD 50, but unreliable in 2026 as Mozambique shifts to mandatory pre-travel approval; airlines may deny boarding.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Hong Kong is not visa-exempt for Mozambique

Mozambique's visa-waiver list covers mainly select African and a limited set of other countries; Hong Kong SAR is not included.

High

/02

Hong Kong is not in the ETA program

The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) applies only to ~29-30 designated visa-exempt nationalities, which does not include Hong Kong.

High

/03

eVisa is the practical pre-travel channel

Mozambique's official e-Visa system (evisa.gov.mz) lets Hong Kong holders obtain a tourist visa online before departure.

High

/04

Visa-on-arrival is being phased toward pre-approval

While technically still offered, authorities advise against relying on visa-on-arrival in 2026, and airlines may refuse boarding without prior approval.

Medium

/05

Document and validity checks at boarding

Carriers verify passport validity and visa/approval before boarding for Mozambique-bound flights.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

HK to Mozambique route verified

Verified against Mozambique visa policy (Wikipedia), the official evisa.gov.mz portal, mozambiquetravel.com 2026 guidance, and U.S. State Department travel info. Confirmed Hong Kong is not visa-exempt and not ETA-eligible; eVisa is the recommended channel, with visa-on-arrival discouraged in 2026.

/09 — The questions