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Mozambique visa options for Ireland passport holders

Tourist / short stay

Visa-free · up to 30 days

Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Mozambique

Rules are written primarily for non-SADC foreign nationals; SADC citizens enjoy 90-day visa-free entry and many of the 29 visa-exempt nations (incl. US, UK, Canada, EU, UAE) get 30 days, while everyone else uses the eVisa or embassy routes.

  • Most nomadsTourist

    Visa-Free Short Stay / ETA (Tourism)

    30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days (SADC citizens: 90 days). Approx — verify

    Insurance
    RecommendedNot required — no formal health-insurance mandate for short stays, though travel medical cover is strongly recommended
    Good for
    Citizens of the ~29 visa-exempt countries (incl. US, UK, Canada, EU, UAE, several Asian nations) and SADC members visiting for tourism
    Requirement
    Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages; the online ETA pre-registration is currently suspended (June 2026) but expected to be reinstated during 2026
  • Most nomadsTourist

    Tourist eVisa

    Up to ~30 days per entry (sources cite stays of 30-90 days depending on issue); verify

    Insurance
    RecommendedNot formally required, but some embassies and the online system may request proof of medical coverage — recommended
    Good for
    Travelers from nationalities not eligible for visa-free/ETA entry, visiting for tourism or holiday
    Requirement
    Online application via evisa.gov.mz with passport scan, travel/accommodation details and fee payment
  • Business

    Business eVisa / Business Visa

    Approx 30 days per stay; embassy-issued single-entry (2-month validity) or multiple-entry (3-month validity) options exist. Verify

    Insurance
    RecommendedNot required — recommended to carry travel medical cover
    Good for
    Foreign nationals attending meetings, negotiations or short-term business activities (not local employment)
    Requirement
    Online eVisa (purpose: Business) or embassy application with invitation/supporting business documents and valid passport
  • Work

    Work Visa + DIRE (Employment)

    Entry work visa valid ~30 days; then DIRE residence permit issued for 1 year, renewable (tied to work-contract term)

    Insurance
    OptionalNot required as insurance, but a medical/health certificate confirming good health (no public-health risk) is mandatory — distinct from insurance
    Good for
    Foreign nationals taking up employment with a Mozambican-registered employer
    Requirement
    Three-step process: MITESS labour authorization (subject to foreign-worker quotas ~5-20%), work visa, then registration with SENAMI for a DIRE within ~30 days of arrival
  • Study

    Student Visa

    12 months, extendable for the same period

    Insurance
    RecommendedNot explicitly required — recommended to hold health cover for the duration of study
    Good for
    Foreign nationals enrolled at an officially recognized Mozambican educational institution
    Requirement
    Acceptance/confirmation letter from the Mozambican school, police clearance certificate, valid passport (6+ months); applied for at an embassy/consulate
  • Residence

    Residence Permit (DIRE) — Temporary, Investor & Permanent

    Temporary DIRE: 1 year, renewable annually. Investor route (approx USD 500,000 commitment): 5-year permit. Permanent residence available after ~10 consecutive years; verify figures

    Insurance
    OptionalNot required as insurance, but a medical certificate confirming good health is mandatory — private health cover advisable for residents
    Good for
    Long-stay foreign residents: sponsored expatriates, investors and family dependants; investor route for those committing capital
    Requirement
    Valid passport, criminal-record certificate (<3 months), medical certificate of good health, housing certificate, plus labour authorization/sponsoring-company or investment documents; register arrival within 5 days, apply for DIRE within 30 days
  • Transit

    Transit Visa

    Up to ~7 days; verify

    Insurance
    OptionalNot required
    Good for
    Travelers passing through Mozambique en route to a third country
    Requirement
    Obtained from a Mozambican embassy/consulate before travel; proof of onward travel and passport valid 6+ months

Mozambique's entry system is mid-transition (revamped eVisa/ETA portal launched Feb 2026, ETA pre-registration temporarily suspended) — verify current status on evisa.gov.mz before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Visa-free isn’t insurance-free

Whatever route you take into Mozambique, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.

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Ireland → Mozambique: frequently asked

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa to visit Mozambique?
Visa-free · up to 30 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
Can a Ireland passport holder live or work long-term in Mozambique?
Yes, via a long-stay visa. Mozambique has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
Do I need travel insurance for Mozambique?
Entry to Mozambique never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.