Mozambique: Pre-Travel Authorization for Visa-Exempt Travelers Temporarily Suspended
May 28, 2025

On April 24, 2025, Mozambique's National Immigration Service (NIS) issued a decree requiring visa-exempt nationals traveling for business or tourism to obtain pre-travel authorization at least 48 hours before their scheduled departure to Mozambique. However, on May 16, 2025, the NIS announced in a press release a temporary suspension of this requirement due to technical issues preventing applicants from applying for this pre-travel authorization. During this temporary suspension period, eligible visa-exempt travelers can still enter Mozambique for tourism and business purposes without a visa. No further details have been announced regarding when the temporary suspension of the pre-travel authorization will be lifted. Employers and foreign nationals are advised to consult their Fragomen professionals for travel-specific guidance. Fragomen is monitoring this situation and will report on relevant developments.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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