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title: Mozambique visa for citizens of Sierra Leone
description: "Citizens of Sierra Leone can get a visa on arrival in Mozambique. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Mozambique visa for citizens of Sierra Leone

Citizens of Sierra Leone can get a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6 months, have onward ticket, photos, and yellow fever certificate.
2. **Travel to Mozambique** — Arrive at an international airport or land border that issues visas on arrival.
3. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — At the port of entry, go to the immigration desk for visa issuance.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD or local currency).
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of booked departure from Mozambique.
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Completed at the port of entry.
- **Passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Usually 2 recent photos.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travellers from endemic areas including Sierra Leone.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash may be requested.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash

Immigration may ask for proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry (e.g., Maputo International Airport).
- Fees and validity are subject to change; confirm with Mozambican authorities before travel.
- Entry may be refused without a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Book a confirmed onward or return ticket before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain and carry the yellow fever vaccination certificate.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Sierra Leone need a visa for Mozambique?

Citizens of Sierra Leone can get a visa on arrival in Mozambique. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of Sierra Leone stay in Mozambique?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Sierra Leone need for Mozambique?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Visa application form (on arrival); Passport-sized photographs; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Mozambique visa for every passport](/visa/mozambique)
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