MozambiqueSouth Africa
Mozambican passport · policy checked 5 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Diplomatic, Official and Service: 90 days.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
Ordinary passport holders: 30 days
Entering South Africa on a Mozambican passport
- Travel with your valid Mozambican passport - no visa, no application.
South Africa visa types
Medical Treatment VisaMedical
180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline
Issued to foreign nationals who need to travel to South Africa for life-saving or specialised medical treatment unavailable in their home country.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Valid for up to 6 months. Requires letter from a South African medical practitioner confirming treatment. Holder may not work. Governed by Section 11(4) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Relative's VisaFamily
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Issued to relatives of South African citizens or permanent residents wishing to live in South Africa for an extended period.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Valid for up to 2 years. The South African relative must provide a financial assurance of at least R8,500 per month per person. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002. Spouses of South African citizens/permanent residents may apply under Section 11(6) Spousal Visa.
Official page ↗Spousal / Life Partner Visa - Section 11(6)Family
multiple entryonline
Issued to the spouse or life partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident who intends to visit or reside in South Africa.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Governed by Section 11(6) of the Immigration Act 2002. Allows the holder to work in South Africa. Must demonstrate a bona fide spousal or life partnership relationship.
Official page ↗Exchange VisaStudent
365 dayssingle entryvalid 365donline
Issued to foreign nationals under 25 years of age participating in cultural, economic, or social exchange programmes in South Africa.
Valid for up to 12 months. Non-renewable and non-extendable. Applicant must be under 25 years of age. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Study VisaStudent
multiple entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals intending to undertake full-time study at an accredited educational institution in South Africa.
Valid for the duration of the course. Holder may work up to 20 hours per week. Must have medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Corporate VisaWork
multiple entryvalid 1095donline
Enables corporations to employ a predetermined number of foreign nationals in specific occupations where South African workers are unavailable.
Valid for up to 3 years. Issued to the corporation; employees named under the corporate visa are then authorised to work. Governed by Section 21 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Crew Visa (Section 16)Work
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d
Issued to foreign nationals working as a crew member of a conveyance (ship or aircraft) calling at or operating within South Africa.
Governed by Section 16 of the Immigration Act 2002. Issued for a maximum of three months at a time, and only for the period the crew member's conveyance remains in South Africa. Holder may not conduct work other than duties as a crew member of the conveyance. Applies to crew of foreign private, chartered, or commercial ships and aircraft.
Official page ↗Critical Skills Work VisaWork
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Issued to foreign nationals whose occupation appears on the South African Critical Skills List, allowing them to work for a South African employer.
Valid for up to 5 years; per the official DHA Types of Visas page, this visa cannot be renewed or extended beyond the initial validity period (holder must apply for a new visa category, permanent residence, or depart before expiry). Requires confirmation from a professional body/council recognised by SAQA. Employment offer required, signed by both employer and applicant. Critical Skills List is gazetted periodically. Governed by Section 19(4) of the Immigration Act. Requirements version effective 9 October 2024.
Official page ↗General Work VisaWork
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Issued to foreign nationals who have a confirmed offer of employment in South Africa in an occupation where South African citizens or permanent residents are not available.
Valid for up to 5 years. Employer must demonstrate that no suitable South African candidate is available (labour market test). Governed by Section 19(2) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Intra-Company Transfer Work VisaWork
multiple entryvalid 1460donline
Issued to employees of multinational corporations being transferred to a South African branch, subsidiary, or affiliate within the same group.
Valid for up to 4 years. Non-renewable and non-extendable. Governed by Section 19(7) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Section 11(2) Short-term Work AuthorisationWork
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Permits foreign nationals to perform short-term work in South Africa as a sub-category of the Visitor's Visa framework.
Governed by Section 11(2) of the Immigration Act 2002. For short-term assignments, filming, performance, etc. not exceeding 90 days.
Official page ↗Adult PassportOtherdocuments
- Form DHA-73 Passport Application Form
- DHA-529 - Determination of Citizenship Status
- Form DHA-9 Full set of fingerprints
- Form DI-47 Loss of passport report and police report
- Bring the original and copies of your below documents
- South Africa current passport.
- South Africa Identity document. (ID book / Smart ID Card)
- South Africa birth certificate.
- Marriage certificate, if married surname to be mentioned in passport.
- South Africa ID books / smart ID cards and passports of both parents, if applicant is under 18 years for first adult passport (Kindly note that both parents and the child must be present at the Application Center for the first adult passport application).
- A certified copy of your foreign citizenship certificate and your dual citizenship certificate - if applicable
- Applicable to women to mentioned married surname in passport
Applicant to complete the section A and sign in section E of the DHA 73form.
Section B of this form will complete upon your appointment at office.
Parental consent on page 2 section C of DHA 73 must be signed in the office if applicant is under 18 years and both parents must be present in the office for the passport of applicants below 18 years.
If one parent is not in the New Zealand, consent must be obtained from the Home Affairs in South Africa or from a local South African Embassy to complete the DHA-73 form and give consent for the child’s passport application where the other parent is residing.
This form is required for all passport applications applied for outside of South Africa. Please mark N/A to questions that are not applicable - do not leave anything blank.
Please note questions A9 & A10 MUST be answered and section 'E' signed by the applicant or the form will be returned.
This form is not downloadable. You will receive it to complete on the day of your appointment at Application Centre.
To be submitted for lost/stolen passport with police report - if applicable.
This Application Centre can certify the copy as a “true copy of the original” if the original is shown.
If you have dual nationality, please provide proof of how and when you acquired the foreign nationality, such Naturalization and retention or Registration Certificate.
FOREIGN PASSPORT OR ID IS NOT PROOF OF HOW AND WHEN YOU ACQUIRED FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP.
In cases of the applicant who acquired foreign citizenship through descent from a parent, a certified copy of your own full birth certificate showing the birth places of your parent(s) is required. Under circumstances where even the parents acquired such citizenship through descent, a letter from the relevant authorities of the country concerned will suffice.
If you are a naturalised South African, a certified copy of your Naturalisation Certificate.
Documents issued in a foreign language must be officially translated to English by a sworn translator. This Application Centre can certify the copy as a “true copy of the original” if the original is provided.
If you want your passport to be issued in your maiden / married surname, a formal letter of request must also be included together with a certified copy of your marriage certificate.
Foreign marriage certificate (if married outside SA) must submit ID/Passport of spouse together with the marriage registration form available on our website.
Foreign divorce certificate (if divorced outside SA) if possible, submit ID/Passport of spouse together with the divorced registration form available on our website.
Final Divorce Decree, both copies of marriage certificate and final divorce decree must be submitted.
Child PassportOtherdocuments
- Form BI-73 - Passport Application Form
- Form BI-529 - Determination of Citizenship Status
- Form DI-47 Loss of passport report and police report
- Bring the original and copies of your below documents
- South Africa current passport.
- South Africa birth certificate.
- South Africa ID books / smart ID cards of both parents.
- South Africa passports of both parents.
- A certified copy of your foreign citizenship certificate and your dual citizenship certificate - if applicable
Applicant to complete the section A and sign in section E of the DHA 73 form.
Section B of this form will complete upon your appointment at office.
Parental consent on page 2 section C of DHA 73 must be signed in the office if applicant is under 18 years and both parents must be present at the office for the passport of applicants below 18 years.
If one parent is not in The Netherlands, consent must be obtained from the Home Affairs in South Africa or from a local South African Embassy to complete the DHA-73 form and give consent for the child’s passport application where the other parent is residing.
This form is required for all passport applications made outside of South Africa.
Please mark N/A to questions that are not applicable. Do not leave anything blank. Please note questions A9 & A10 MUST be answered and section 'E' signed by the parent of the child or the form will be returned.
To be submitted for lost/stolen passport with police report - if applicable.
This Application Centre can certify the copy if the original is shown.
If you have dual nationality, please provide proof of how and when you acquired the foreign nationality, such Naturalization and retention or Registration Certificate.
FOREIGN PASSPORT OR ID IS NOT PROOF OF HOW AND WHEN YOU ACQUIRED FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP.
In cases of the applicant who acquired foreign citizenship through descent from a parent, a certified copy of your own full birth certificate showing the birth places of your parent(s) is required. Under circumstances where even the parents acquired such citizenship through descent, a letter from the relevant authorities of the country concerned will suffice.
If you are a naturalised South African, a certified copy of your Naturalisation Certificate.
Documents issued in a foreign language (if not in English) must be officially translated to English by a sworn translator.
This Application Centre can certify the copy as a “true copy of the original” if the original is provided.
First IDOtherdocuments
- Form BI-529 - Determination of Citizenship Status
- Form DHA-9 Full set of fingerprints
- Certified copy of the South Africa unabridged birth certificate. (certifications must not be older than 3 months)
- Certified copy of both parents first page of the Identity Books / smart ID cards. (certifications must not be older than 3 months)
- Certified copy of both parents first page of the passports. (certifications must not be older than 3 months)
- This DHA Services Centre can certify the copy as a “true copy of the original” if the original is provided.
This form is required for all passport applications applied for outside of South Africa. Please mark N/A to questions that are not applicable - do not leave anything blank.
Please note questions A9 & A10 MUST be answered and section 'E' signed by the applicant or the form will be returned.
This form is not downloadable. You will receive it to complete on the day of your appointment at DHA Services Centre.
Registration of Foreign BirthOtherdocuments
- DHA-24 Form - Notice of Birth
- DHA 288 Form (Affidavit in Support of Notice of Birth)
- DHA-154 form (Application for a birth certificate)
- Copy of the South Africa Passport / ID Card
- Copy of the South Africa Birth Certificate
- Copy of the parent’s ID Card / ID Book
- DHA-24 Form - Notice of Birth
- DHA 288 Form (Affidavit in Support of Notice of Birth)
- BI 529 for child (Determination of Citizenship Status)
- BI 529 for both parent’s (Determination of Citizenship Status)
- Foreign birth certificate of the child
- Foreign ID documents of the child
- Birth certificate of the child’s parent’s
- Marriage certificate of the child’s parent’s
- ID and Passport of the child’s parent’s
- Parent’s foreign citizenship certificate - if applicable
- Two (2) clear, professionally taken colour photos of full face of the child, showing only head and shoulders measuring 35mm x 45mm.
Getting copies of Birth Certificates
South African citizens, whether in the Republic or outside the Republic, including persons who are not South African citizens but who sojourn permanently or temporarily in the Republic, for whatever purpose.
Registration of a Birth within 30 days
A parent, parents, guardian or any other person legally responsible for the child must complete Form DHA-24 (with black ink only) and it must be submitted to the Application Centre, along with below documents.
Once the child’s birth has been registered, an unabridged birth certificate is issued free of charge
Registration of a Birth above 30 days
Kindly request to contact the Embassy of South Africa in Netherlands to submit the application for registration of a birth above 30 days.
Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic
multiple entry
Issued to accredited diplomatic personnel and their dependents assigned to South Africa in an official diplomatic capacity.
Issued to diplomats accrediting to South Africa. Diplomatic passport holders from certain countries still require a port-of-entry accreditation visa (e.g., USA, Australia, Germany). Managed via DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation).
Official page ↗Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)Other
90 daysmultiple entry1d processingonline
An online pre-travel authorisation for eligible visa-required nationalities visiting South Africa for tourism or short-term purposes, replacing the traditional paper visa for qualifying travellers.
Launched September/October 2025. Initial eligible nationalities: China, India, Indonesia, Mexico; expanding to all visa-required nationalities. Stay extendable once for additional 90 days (max 180 days total). Entry initially limited to OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airports, expanding to secondary airports. Work not permitted. Processing within 24 hours per Minister Schreiber. Not required for visa-exempt travellers.
Official page ↗eVisa (ePermit)Other
online
An online visa application system allowing visa-required foreign nationals to apply for South African visitor, study, business, and other visa categories digitally.
Available at ehome.dha.gov.za. Eligible applicants must enter through OR Tambo, Cape Town, or Lanseria International Airports. The eVisa is a digital form of the paper visa covering all visa categories available under the Immigration Act. Replaces traditional embassy paper applications for eligible nationalities.
Official page ↗Permanent Residence PermitOther
multiple entryonline
Grants foreign nationals the right to reside permanently in South Africa without time limitations, available under various categories including retirement, business, critical skills, family, and financial independence.
Governed by Section 27 of the Immigration Act 2002. Categories: (a) spouse/life partner of SA citizen, (b) critical skills, (c) business/investor, (d) refugee, (e) child of SA citizen, (f) financially independent. Applicants typically must hold a temporary residence visa for 5 years before qualifying (except certain categories). Does not automatically confer citizenship; naturalisation requires additional years of PR.
Official page ↗Remote Work Visa (Port of Entry Visa)Digital nomad
single entry~$36
Issued to foreign nationals employed by a foreign-based employer who wish to work remotely from South Africa for more than 90 days.
Minimum gross annual salary of R650,796.00 required. Applicant must hold a valid employment contract signed by both parties. Must be resident in a country with valid long-term residence status. B1/B2 US visa holders must apply from their country of origin. Requires FBI background check, medical report, and proof of accommodation. SARS registration required if present for more than 183 aggregate days. Fee listed is USD $36 from US applications. Added to Immigration Regulations effective 28 March 2024.
Official page ↗Retired Person's VisaRetirement
multiple entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals who wish to retire in South Africa on a temporary basis for limited or seasonal periods.
Requires proof of minimum monthly income of R37,000 or minimum net worth of R37,000 (note: official website states R37,000; actual threshold may be higher - verify current gazette). Holder may not work. Governed by Section 17 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Treaty VisaOther
multiple entry
Issued to foreign nationals conducting activities in South Africa under the terms of an international treaty or agreement to which South Africa is a party.
Governed by international agreements to which South Africa is a signatory. Specific terms depend on the relevant treaty.
Official page ↗via VFS Global ↗South Africa visa policy, fees & entry rules in full →
South Africa visa for Mozambican citizens - FAQ
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mozambican citizens stay in South Africa?
Mozambican passport holders can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Mozambican citizens need for South Africa?
A valid passport is all Mozambican citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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