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Mozambique Entry Requirements for Kenyan Passport Holders

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Mozambique confirms Kenya at three months visa-free

Mozambique's exemption list gives Kenyan passport holders three months without a visa. This page previously described a visa on arrival that Kenyans do not need to buy. Corrected 10 August 2026.

Last checked August 2026 — rules on this route can change at short notice, so confirm with your airline and the destination's immigration authority before you book or fly.

Quick Facts

Requirement Visa Free
Visa Fee
Processing Time 0–0 working days
Appointment Wait ~ weeks
Stay Duration Up to 90 days

Mozambique offers one of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular coastlines — Bazaruto Archipelago, Tofo Beach with its whale sharks and manta rays, and the UNESCO island of Ilha de Moçambique. Maputo is a vibrant colonial-era capital with excellent seafood. Kenya is exempt from a Mozambican visa for three months, so there is nothing to buy — the USD 50 charged at the border applies to nationalities that are not on the list. Kenya Airways connects via Nairobi. No mandatory yellow fever certificate for Kenyans.

Key Warnings

  • Malaria is endemic throughout Mozambique — take prophylaxis (Malarone), use DEET repellent, and sleep under a net. High-risk in northern provinces.
  • Portuguese is the official language — English is spoken in tourist areas and Maputo but not widely in rural areas. Download Portuguese offline on Google Translate.
  • Bazaruto Archipelago and premium beach resorts can be expensive (USD 200–500+/night for lodges). Tofo Beach has budget-friendly options around USD 30–80/night and is excellent for whale shark dives.

Insider Tips

  • Tofo Beach (Inhambane Province, 5 hours north of Maputo or 45-min flight to Inhambane) is one of the world's best whale shark snorkelling destinations — year-round sightings, with rays and turtles as bonuses. Peri-Peri Divers and Diversity Scuba are reputable operators.
  • Maputo's Polana neighbourhood has excellent Portuguese-Mozambican restaurants — the piri-piri prawns (camarão) are legendary. Try Costa do Sol restaurant on the seafront for the classic experience. Local craft beer (2M — 'dois M') is very good.
  • Gorongosa National Park (centre of Mozambique) is one of Africa's great conservation success stories — wildlife that was devastated during the civil war has recovered spectacularly. Lions, elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. Less visited than southern African parks — more exclusive experience.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Check your passport has six months' validity

    Six months beyond your intended stay, with a blank page for the entry stamp. There is no visa to apply for — Mozambique admits Kenyans without one — so the passport is the document that decides whether you travel.

  2. Have onward travel and accommodation to hand

    Immigration routinely asks visa-free arrivals for a confirmed return or onward ticket and a first night's booking. Keep both reachable on your phone rather than describing them.

  3. Clear immigration for up to 90 days

    The officer sets the permitted stay, up to 90 days, and prints it on the entry stamp. Check it before leaving the counter — the stamp, not the published allowance, is what governs your stay.

Required Documents

  • Valid Kenyan passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages)
  • Confirmed return flight to Kenya
  • Hotel booking or host contact in Mozambique

Recommended (Optional)

  • Yellow fever certificate (carry if vaccinated — Kenya risk zones)

No visa application is made on this route, so there is no refusal rate. Entry can still be declined at the border.

Latest Updates

2026-08

Mozambique confirms Kenya at three months visa-free

Mozambique's exemption list gives Kenyan passport holders three months without a visa. This page previously described a visa on arrival that Kenyans do not need to buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kenyans need a visa for Mozambique?
No. Mozambique admits Kenyan passport holders without a visa for up to 90 days — there is no application, no fee and no visa on arrival to pay for. Immigration still expects a passport with six months' validity, a confirmed onward ticket and proof of accommodation, and the officer sets the exact permitted stay on the entry stamp.
Can Kenyans see whale sharks in Mozambique?
Yes — Tofo Beach (Inhambane, 5 hours north of Maputo) is one of the world's best whale shark snorkelling destinations with year-round sightings. Manta rays and sea turtles are also commonly seen. Fly Nairobi→Maputo then road or fly to Inhambane (IAP). Budget USD 50–80 per dive/snorkel trip.

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