Poland→Mozambique
Poland to Mozambique
Do I need a visa for Mozambique?
Polish citizens must obtain a Mozambican visa before departure. The permission is a physical visa issued by Mozambican authorities and must be obtained in advance; it does not remove the prohibition on paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary Polish passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry. A Polish national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Mozambique?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry unless you are arriving from a country where yellow fever occurs, in which case a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. Cholera and typhoid vaccinations are recommended; consult a travel-health specialist before you go.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
Extension and overstay rules are those of Mozambican authorities and are not specified here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 follow the same document rules as adults: an ordinary passport with the required validity. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip but is not a condition of entry on this route. No minimum cover is specified here.
Where do I get the visa?
The visa application is made through the official Mozambican application portal linked on this page; use that portal to apply before you travel. Mozambique keeps no embassy in Poland — the nearest Polish embassy for consular matters is in South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Polish ID card or temporary passport?
Your ordinary Polish passport is required and must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry. A Polish national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for this route.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
No proof of funds is required on this route. You will not be asked to show bank statements or cash when entering Mozambique for this tourist trip.
Do I have to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for this route. You do not need to complete an arrival registration on entering Mozambique.
Are any vaccinations compulsory before I travel?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry unless you are coming from a country with yellow fever; in that case you must show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Cholera and typhoid vaccinations are recommended.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to get in?
Travel insurance is recommended for trips to Mozambique but it is not a condition of entry for this tourist route.
What documents do children need?
Minors travel on the same rules as adults: an ordinary passport is required with the same validity rule. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for travellers under 18 on this route.
What if I need consular help in Mozambique?
If you need consular help, Poland has no embassy in Mozambique. The nearest Polish embassy for consular matters is in South Africa; in countries without a Polish mission you may seek assistance from another EU country's embassy present there, on the same basis as nationals of that EU country.
Will the visa be electronic or a stamp in my passport?
The official application is handled via the Mozambican application portal linked on this page. The portal is the place to submit your visa request before departure; the visa you receive is a physical visa issued by Mozambican authorities.
What do border officers actually check when I arrive?
This route does not require you to declare proof of funds at the border, and there is no arrival registration. Other entry checks such as passport validity and visa are carried out by Mozambican border authorities.
Is the yellow fever vaccine required for everyone?
Yellow fever vaccination is required only if you are arriving from a country with yellow fever; otherwise no vaccination is mandatory for entry. Consult a travel-health specialist about recommended vaccines such as cholera and typhoid.
Can I get my visa on arrival or at the airport?
You must obtain the Mozambican visa before you travel; do not expect to get a visa on arrival. Use the official Mozambican application portal linked on this page to apply.
From which date is the six-month passport validity measured?
Passport validity is measured from the date of entry; your ordinary Polish passport must be valid for at least six months beyond that date.
Should I get vaccinated against cholera or typhoid?
Cholera and typhoid vaccinations are mentioned as recommended. Discuss these and other routine tropical-travel vaccinations with a doctor or travel clinic before you travel.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Africa — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Mozambique
Africa
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Mozambican Metical (MZN)
- Known for
- Beaches, Bungee jumping, Wildlife safaris
- Food
- Peri-peri chicken, Matapa, Xima
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Poland embassy in South Africa