Sports & Culture Visa
You may apply for this eVisa if your purpose of travel is to be accredited to participate in demonstrations, sports training, sports competitions or cultural competitions.
Entry
You can enter the country as per the duration of the visa 30 days. The visa issued will be a Single-Entry visa.
Duration of Stay
Once in Mozambique, you are authorised to stay for up to the duration of stay mentioned on the approved visa. If you need to extend your stay, you must contact the Mozambique Embassy directly.
Requirements
The documents below are mandatory for both the respective purpose of travel selected by the traveller.
Passport
Color copy of the passport bio page (valid more than 6 months)
Frontal Photo
A recent, passport-style photo
Specific documents as per purpose of travel
All submitted documents must be scanned, clear, legible and in one of supported formats : JPEG, PDF or PNG.
Proof of financial means like bank statements, etc.
Credential issued by State Secretary of Sports if type of activity is Sport
Credential issued by Ministry of Culture if type of activity is Culture
Invitation Letter
Applicants are hereby notified that the submission of all required documentation is a mandatory legal obligation established under Law No. 23/2022 of December 29, which regulates the entry and stay of foreign citizens in Mozambique.
Translation Requirements
Supporting documents, namely Medical Certificate and Criminal Record that are not in Portuguese, must be translated by a sworn translator. Regarding the translation, the following aspects must be considered:
• Translation is accurate, and,
• Translator is competent to translate.
Additional requirements for Minors
Age: Under 18.
Minors must provide specific documentation based on their unique circumstances. Please review the following questions to determine which documents are required.
Minors must provide specific documentation based on their unique circumstances.
• ID of the person with parental authority
• Statement of responsibility of the person with parental authority
Important Notes
Application Tracking
If your travel date is approaching and you have not received your visa, you can check your application status online by clicking [here].
Processing Time
We advise applying for your eVisa 3 to 5 days before your trip to allow sufficient time for processing and potential rectification.
Check Your Email
Be sure to check your inbox, including your spam and junk folders, for your eVisa document.
At the Airport
Upon arrival at a Mozambique airport, authorities will check your preliminary Approval letter to enter the country.
Be prepared to present the following documents to prevent any confusion:
Passport : Your valid passport
Printed Pre-Approval document: A printed copy of your Preliminary Approved eVisa (PDF document)