Police roadblock “fines”
Keep documents handy, follow speed limits and one-way signs exactly, and only pay a fine with an official receipt or at the police station.
Do South Africans need a visa for Mozambique?
Visa-freefor South African passports
South Africans don’t need a visa for Mozambique for visits of up to 30 days, as long as the trip isn’t for work or to live there.
What you need
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How to do it
- Note your entry date.
- Driving: keep every document within reach for roadblocks.
Official site:
Airlines decide whether you can board using a database called Timatic. Before you fly, check your route on the IATA Travel Centre.
What it costs in rand
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Visa | Free |
Rand amounts use the exchange rate on 9 October 2026 (R16.53 to the US dollar, R18.50 to the euro, R21.87 to the pound) and are rounded. Work out your whole trip in the budget calculator.
Common problems and fixes
Fined for overstaying
The visa-free stay is up to 30 days per visit. Some sources also mention a 90-day limit per year, so if you go often or want to stay longer, ask the Mozambique High Commission in Pretoria before you travel.
Plan your trip
Best timeMay to November
MoneyMetical (MZN); carry cash outside the cities
Return flight from Johannesburg (rough guide)R3,000–R5,000, or drive
Daily budget per person (rough guide)R900–R1,500
Three trip ideas
Ponta do Ouro
An easy drive from KwaZulu-Natal, with dolphins and diving.
Tofo
Whale sharks and a relaxed surf town.
Vilanculos and Bazaruto
Dhow trips to the islands and clear water.
Good to know
- Malaria is a risk in many areas: see a travel clinic.
- The south is easiest for a first trip.
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Sources and checks
Checked17 Oct 2026
Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the official government or embassy page, plus at least one independent source.
- officialConsular affairs: who doesn’t need a visa · High Commission of Mozambique, London · no date shown
- secondaryMozambique tourist visa · Intergate (IBN) · published 13 Feb 2026
- dataPassport Index Data (visa matrix for 199 passports, updated 17 Feb 2026) · imorte, continuing the dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT licence) · published 17 Feb 2026
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