Japan passport → Mozambique

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)30 days

Japanese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Mozambique for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (30 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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Mozambique at a glance

Capital: Maputo
Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +258
Region: Eastern Africa

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Mozambique for other passports

JapaneTA30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseTA30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmirateseTA30 days
ChinaeTA30 days
SingaporeeTA30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Japanese passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
DjiboutiVisa on arrival90 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Japanese passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Mozambique for up to 30 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Mozambique?

Up to 30 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Mozambique?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?

161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.