SENAMI, electronic visas, and official consular services — guidance for residents, investors, and visitors in Mozambique.
Updated: May 2026
Immigration in Mozambique is managed by the National Migration Service (SENAMI), which regulates entry, stay, visas, residence permits, and identification documents for foreigners.
Since 2026, tourist visas and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) can be applied for online at evisa.gov.mz — SENAMI's official portal.
Private immigration consultants exist, but only SENAMI and Mozambican embassies/consulates can issue legally valid documents. Always verify credentials before paying intermediary fees.
National immigration authority
State body responsible for border control, visa issuance, residence permits, DIRE (Foreigners' Identification and Residence Document), and monitoring of foreigners on national territory.
Apply online via the eVisa portal below. In-person office: Av. Ho Chi Min, Maputo.
Online visa and eTA applications
Official portal for electronic visa and electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications before arrival in Mozambique. Confirmations are sent to the registered email — avoid unofficial sites.
Launched in 2026 by SENAMI. Do not submit duplicate applications while awaiting a response.
Official Mozambican consular network abroad
Official list of Mozambican embassies and consulates for visas, legalizations, passports, and consular services. Mozambicans abroad and foreigners applying for visas before travel should use these contacts.
Support and reporting channel
Official telephone line for clarifications on migration procedures, office hours, and reporting irregularities in migration services.
There is no professional body for "immigration consultants" in Mozambique. Anyone charging to fill forms acts as an intermediary — documents are only valid if issued by SENAMI or a Mozambican consulate.
This directory is for information only. Visa requirements, fees, and timelines change periodically — always confirm current information at evisa.gov.mz or at a Mozambican consulate in your country of origin. The Government portal (portaldogoverno.gov.mz) is official but published in Portuguese only.
Mozambique Discovery does not endorse private immigration consultants. Responsibility for document accuracy and compliance with migration laws rests solely with the applicant.
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