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title: Mozambique visa for citizens of Lesotho
description: Citizens of Lesotho can visit Mozambique without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Mozambique visa for citizens of Lesotho

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Mozambique without a visa.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested (e.g. bank statement or cash)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated border entry point** — Present yourself at an immigration counter at the airport, land border, or seaport.
2. **Complete an immigration/entry form** — Fill out the arrival card (often provided on the plane or at the border).
3. **Submit your passport and pay the visa fee** — Give passport, any requested supporting documents, and the fee in cash.
4. **Receive visa vignette and enter** — The officer will stamp the visa in your passport and allow entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry and have at least 2 blank pages.
- **Visa on arrival fee (cash)** (Supporting): Approximately 65 USD (payable in cash at border).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Mozambique.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting, optional): E.g. bank statement or cash equivalent for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health, optional): Required if travelling from an endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of ~500 USD for the stay (may be requested)
- cash
- bank statement

Proof of funds may be requested at the border.

## Good to know

- Ensure you have the exact fee in cash (USD or local currency if accepted).
- Visa on arrival may not be available at all border posts; check official sources before travel.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or invalid passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and has blank pages.
- **Lack of onward or return ticket** — Carry a printed copy of your onward/return travel itinerary.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (cash or bank statement).
- **Previous immigration violations** — Check your travel history and resolve any prior overstays.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for Mozambique?

Citizens of Lesotho can visit Mozambique without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Lesotho need for Mozambique?

Valid passport; Visa on arrival fee (cash); Return or onward ticket; Accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### How long must my passport be valid for Mozambique?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Mozambique visa for every passport](/visa/mozambique)
- [Every destination for Lesotho passport holders](/visa/passport/lesotho)