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Mozambique cross-border information

The information provided should be used as a guideline only.

 

Dialling Code (00258) Contact Details
Mozambique Consulate General 011 327 5705
Mozambique High Commission (+258) 21 243 000
Mozambique Tourism

 

+27 (0)82 394 5885

travel@mozambiquetourism.co.za

Komati Border Post +27 13 793 7311
Lebombo Border Post 0800 00 7277
Lebombo Border Post Police +27 13 793 7311
SA Representative +25 82 124 3000
SAHCMaputo@dirco.gov.za
Visas

 

Visas are not required by SA passport holders for tourism purposes for a stay of up to 30 days.

For more information regarding;

  • food restrictions,
  • passports/visa and,
  • pet travel enquiries,

Please contact the consulate/embassy – contact details above.

 

Health Requirements Compulsory Vaccinations Yellow Fever (if coming from an affected area)
Recommended Vaccinations

 

  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Tetanus
  • Polio
  • Typhoid

 

Precautions Malaria risk
Documents Required

 

  • Valid passport of the driver
  • Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver
  • Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver
  • If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Temporary Import Permit for vehicle: Compulsory – approximately R15 payable in Meticals
  • Third-Party Insurance: Compulsory – available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store
  • Red Warning Triangles: 2 triangles required (does not need to be displayed on car)
  • Reflective Jacket: If more than two people are travelling in the car, then two jackets will be required (to be used when changing a tyre, at an accident scene, or if loading)
  • Yellow and Blue Mozambique Warning Triangle: Two stickers required if towing a trailer; one in the front of the vehicle (on the bumper) and one on the rear of the trailer
  • ZA Sticker: Available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent
  • International Driving Permit: Recommended

Important Notes:

Never give your passport to anyone and avoid using locals to assist with border assistance

Look out for speed traps when travelling back to SA (5km before the Border Post on the downhill) it is a 60 km/h zone and you will be fined R300

Rand currency is acceptable in Mozambique

Carry copies of your passport and driver’s license

 

AA Club Automobile & Touring Club of Mozambique

 

Eduardo Mondlane Avenue, 1938, Maputo

+258 2132 6220

atcmoz@yahoo.com
atcmoz@tdm.co.mz

www.atcmoz.org.mz

 

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