Mozambique has officially announced that citizens from 29 countries are now eligible to enter the country using an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), bypassing the traditional visa application process entirely. According to information published on the official Mozambique government website, the ETA grants holders permission to stay in the country for up to 30 days and is valid across all passport types.
Full List of Eligible Countries for Mozambique ETA
The development makes travel to the Southern African nation significantly more straightforward for eligible nationals. The following countries are included on the ETA eligibility list:
- Belgium
- Canada
- China
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Spain
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
What the Mozambique ETA Means for Travellers
Notably, many African countries, including Ghana and Senegal, feature on the list alongside major Western and Asian nations. This places citizens of those countries in a comparatively privileged position relative to much of the continent, where traditional visa applications are still required for entry into Mozambique.
The ETA system simplifies the travel process considerably, as it eliminates the need for applicants to visit an embassy or consulate in person before their trip. As stated on the official government website: "The ETA allows a stay for up to 30 days for all types of passport."
Context: US ESTA Programme
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the United States had published a list of countries whose citizens are eligible to enter America using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The ESTA programme enables eligible travellers to visit the US for tourism, business or transit without having to obtain a traditional visa before travelling.
This move by Mozambique reflects a broader global trend toward digital travel authorisations, offering a streamlined alternative to conventional visa procedures for a select group of nations.
