ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
6%Rejection Rate
2/5Difficulty
1–2dProcessing
GHS 750Total Cost
Quick Facts
RequirementVisa on Arrival
Visa Fee
GHS 750
Processing Time1–2 working days
Appointment Wait~ weeks
Stay DurationUp to 30 days
E-VisaAvailable online
Mozambique is a superb Indian Ocean destination — e-visa in 48 hours, stunning coastline, world-class whale shark dives at Tofo Beach, and vibrant Maputo. YF mandatory for Ghanaians. Ethiopian Airlines Accra–Addis–Maputo.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory from Ghana.
Malaria is prevalent — take prophylaxis throughout your stay.
Portuguese is the official language — download offline translation before travel.
Insider Tips
Tofo Beach (Inhambane) offers year-round whale shark snorkelling — book a morning dive with Peri-Peri Divers or Diversity Scuba. Best sightings October–March.
Maputo's piri-piri prawn tradition is the culinary highlight — Costa do Sol on the seafront is legendary. 2M beer (local Mozambican lager) is excellent.
Bazaruto Archipelago (national marine park) has some of the Indian Ocean's clearest water — dugong spotting, snorkelling, and dhow sailing. Best reached by speedboat or light plane from Vilanculos (VNX).
Step-by-Step Guide
Get yellow fever vaccination
Ghana Health Service centre in Accra, Kumasi, or regional capital. Yellow card at least 10 days old.
Apply e-visa at evisa.gov.mz
Complete online application, upload passport and YF cert, pay USD 50 by card. Approval within 24–48 hours. Print approval.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Ghana is endemic)
Confirmed return flight to Ghana
Hotel booking or host contact in Mozambique
USD 50 cash if choosing visa on arrival
Recommended (Optional)
Travel insurance (recommended)
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country. Mozambique requires a valid International Certificate of Vaccination from travellers from endemic countries including Ghana. Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Obtain from Ghana Health Service vaccination centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ghanaians need a visa for Mozambique?
Ghanaians can get a visa on arrival (USD 50 cash) or apply online for an e-visa at evisa.gov.mz (USD 50). E-visa recommended. Yellow fever mandatory. 30-day stay. Fly via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) or Johannesburg.