Mozambique
Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks. In the Quirimbas Archipelago, a 250km stretch of coral islands, mangrove-covered Ibo Island has colonial-era ruins surviving from a period of Portuguese rule. The Bazaruto Archipelago farther south has reefs which protect rare marine life including dugongs.
Important Information
Visas
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for tourism purposes for a stay of up to 30 days.
For more information regarding food restrictions, passports/visa and pet travel enquiries, please contact the consulate/embassy.
Currency: Metical (MZM)
Compulsory Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever (if coming from an affected area)
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Polio
- Tetanus
Precautions
- Malaria risk
Automobile & Touring Club of Mozambique
Address: Eduardo Mondlane Avenue, 1938, Maputo
Tel: +258 2132 6220
Email: atcmoz@yahoo.com
Email: atcmoz@tdm.co.mz
Web: www.atcmoz.org.mz
consulate/embassy Contact Details
- Dailing Code (00258)
- Mozambique Consulate General
- +27 (011) 327-5704/ 5/ 7/ 9
- Mozambique High Commission
- +27 (012) 401-0300
- Komati Border Post
- +258 2155 0010
- Lebombo Border Post
- +27 (013) 793-7201
- Lebombo Border Post Police
- +27 (013) 793-7311
- SA Representative
- +258 2149 1614
- consular@tropical.co.mz
Documents Required
- Valid passport of the driver
- Valid Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver passport of the driver
- Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver
- If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
- Valid driver’s license
- Temporary Import Permit for vehicle: Compulsory – approximately R15 payable in Meticals
- Red Warning Triangles: 2 triangles required (does not need to be displayed on car)
- Immigration Fees: R17.50 per person
- Declaration Form for Vehicle: Cost is approximately R50
- International Driving Permit: Recommended
Compulsory – available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store; R160 (valid for 30 days)
If more than two people are travelling in the car, then two jackets will be required (to be used when changing a tyre, at an accident scene, or if loading)
Two stickers required if towing a trailer; one in the front of the vehicle (on the bumper) and one on the rear of the trailer
Available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store
- Never give your passport to anyone and avoid using locals to assist with border assistance
- Look out for speed traps when travelling back to SA (5km before the Border Post on the downhill) it is a 60 km/h zone and you will be fined R300
- Rand currency is acceptable in Mozambique
- Carry copies of your passport and driver’s license