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Mozambique

Dream beaches, whale sharks and Portuguese flavours.

Capital
Maputo
Currency
Mozambican metical (MZN / MT)
Flight from Abidjan
From Abidjan (varies)
Time difference
GMT+2 (1h ahead of Cameroon)

Mozambique is among the destinations a Ivorian passport reaches without a visa. Dream beaches, whale sharks and Portuguese flavours. Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Côte d'Ivoire.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
up to 30 days
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
228 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
570 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

360 000 FCFA–660 000 FCFA

Flights from Abidjan (Air Côte d'Ivoire, ASKY, Ethiopian, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨228 000 FCFA
🍽️132 000 FCFA
🚕72 000 FCFA
🎟️150 000 FCFA
Hostel
6 000 FCFA–15 000 FCFA
Mid-range
24 000 FCFA–60 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
72 000 FCFA–222 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
588 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Tofo Beach

Diving and ocean safaris to swim with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins and turtles.

2

Bazaruto Archipelago

Sail by dhow among six pristine islands, turquoise lagoons and giant dunes.

3

Quirimbas Archipelago

32 northern islands, coral gardens and historic Ibo Island (check security in the north).

4

Maputo

Portuguese-colonial capital: central market, the iron house, FEIMA craft market and seafood.

5

Diving and snorkeling

World-class reefs at Tofo, Vilankulo and Bazaruto, among the planet's best spots.

6

Gorongosa National Park

Iconic wildlife-comeback safari: lions, elephants and birds, an alternative to the coast.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Maputo: check in, waterfront and central market.

  2. D2

    Maputo tour: markets, museums and a seafood dinner.

  3. D3

    Fly/transfer to Inhambane–Tofo, relax on the beach.

  4. D4

    Ocean safari at Tofo: whale sharks / manta rays (diving or snorkeling).

  5. D5

    Drive to Vilankulo, gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago.

  6. D6

    Full day by dhow in the Bazaruto Archipelago: snorkeling and dunes.

  7. D7

    Morning in Vilankulo, then return flight to Maputo and departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Mozambique

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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