Mozambique Visa for Ugandans 2026: Visa-Free 30 Days — Nothing to Pay

Quick Facts

Requirement Visa Free

Visa Fee

Processing Time 0–0 working days

Appointment Wait ~ weeks

Stay Duration Up to 30 days

Mozambique is an underrated beach destination for Ugandan travelers — Bazaruto Archipelago, Pemba, and the Indian Ocean coastline are spectacular. Getting there requires a connection but is straightforward once booked. Visa on arrival is available at Maputo airport for $50, and the e-visa option is recommended for advance peace of mind. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory.

Key Warnings

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY for Ugandans entering Mozambique. Present your original physical yellow card at Maputo airport — digital or photocopied versions are not accepted.
Mozambique has one of the highest malaria burdens in Africa. Begin anti-malarial medication before travel and use insect repellent, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas.
Maputo is the main international gateway. Visa on arrival is available here, but if entering through a smaller airport or land border, confirm that VOA is accepted at your specific entry point before travelling.

Insider Tips

Applying for the Mozambique e-visa at evisa.gov.mz before travel is recommended — it costs the same as VOA but you arrive with confirmed pre-approval, useful if airline staff question your documentation at check-in in Entebbe.
The best beaches and islands (Bazaruto, Quirimbas) require a domestic flight within Mozambique from Maputo — factor in domestic flight costs (approximately $100–200 one-way) when budgeting.
Mozambican Metical (MZN) is the local currency. USD and EUR are widely accepted in tourist areas but bring some MZN for local transport and markets. Carry USD cash for the VOA fee.

Step-by-Step Guide

Check your passport has six months' validity
Six months beyond your intended stay, with a blank page for the entry stamp. There is no visa to apply for — Mozambique admits Ugandans without one — so the passport is the document that decides whether you travel.
Carry the original yellow fever certificate
The card must be at least 10 days old before travel and the original is required — photocopies and phone photos are not reliably accepted. This is the document most likely to stop you, not the absence of a visa.
Have onward travel and accommodation to hand
Immigration routinely asks visa-free arrivals for a confirmed return or onward ticket and a first night's booking. Keep both reachable on your phone rather than describing them.
Clear immigration for up to 30 days
The officer sets the permitted stay, up to 30 days, and prints it on the entry stamp. Check it before leaving the counter — the stamp, not the published allowance, is what governs your stay.

Required Documents

Valid Ugandan passport (6+ months validity) Must be valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
Confirmed return or onward ticket Checked at the border and often at check-in.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP) Mozambique requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travelers arriving from Uganda. Uganda is a yellow fever endemic country. Present your original International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) at the border — not a photocopy or digital image.

Health Requirements

⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Mozambique requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries, including Uganda. Present the original physical International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) at Maputo airport immigration. Travelers without the certificate risk quarantine or refused entry.

No visa application is made on this route, so there is no refusal rate. Entry can still be declined at the border.

Latest Updates

2026-08

Mozambique confirms Uganda at 30 days visa-free

Mozambique's exemption list gives Ugandan passport holders 30 days without a visa. This page previously described a visa on arrival that is not required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ugandans get a Mozambique visa on arrival?

Ugandans do not need one. Uganda is on Mozambique's visa exemption list at 30 days, so there is no visa to buy at the border and no e-visa to apply for. The USD 50 visa on arrival applies to nationalities that are not exempt — Nigeria and Ghana among them — not to Ugandan passports.

Is yellow fever vaccination required for Ugandans going to Mozambique?

Yes — it is mandatory. Mozambique requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all travelers arriving from yellow fever endemic countries, including Uganda. You must present your original International Certificate of Vaccination (the physical yellow card) at Maputo airport. Digital copies and photocopies are not accepted. If you have not been vaccinated, do so at UVRI in Entebbe or Mulago Hospital in Kampala.

How do Ugandans travel to Mozambique?

There are no direct flights from Entebbe (EBB) to Maputo (MPM). The most common connections are via Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Johannesburg (Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways), or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines). Typical journey time is 8–14 hours including connections. Return fares usually range from UGX 900,000 to UGX 1,600,000.

How do Ugandans apply for a Mozambique e-visa?

No. Mozambique admits Ugandan passport holders without a visa for up to 30 days — there is no application, no fee and no visa on arrival to pay for. Immigration still expects a passport with six months' validity, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of accommodation, and the officer sets the exact permitted stay on the entry stamp.

Data Sources & Verification

Last verified: August 2026

Mozambique Entry Requirements for Ugandan Passport Holders