Republic of Mozambique · short term business
Crew Visa
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Short single-entry visa for international airline and cruise crew entering Mozambique.
- Processing time
- The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification.
- Government fees
- Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission.
- Typical duration
- 3 days, single entry.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 23 July 2026, the Crew Visa for Republic of Mozambique is a sponsor-led Mozambique immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Mozambique government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.
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What is the Crew Visa in Republic of Mozambique?
Crew Visa is a sponsor-led Mozambique route. Indicative government fees are Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission; indicative processing time is The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification; typical duration is 3 days, single entry. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) on 27 June 2026.
Overview
Mozambique lists the Crew Visa for business trips by crew members of an international airline or cruise ship. The official page lists a 3 day single-entry visa and specific documents including terms of responsibility, an agency request letter and crew card.
Additional sources
Primary source
Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant is a crew member of an international airline or cruise ship entering for a crew business trip.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The stay fits the 3 day single-entry route.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The file includes a responsible person or entity in Mozambique.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The agency can provide a request letter and crew-card evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant is not travelling as qualifying airline or cruise crew.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !No agency request letter, crew card or terms of responsibility is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !The planned stay exceeds 3 days or involves non-crew work or residence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio-data page valid for more than six months and recent frontal photo.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Terms of responsibility from the person in Mozambique.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Letter from the agency requesting the visa.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Crew card.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the traveller is entering as international airline or cruise crew.
Build the evidence pack
Collect the agency letter, crew card, passport, photo and Mozambique responsibility evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the crew eVisa file through the official portal.
After approval
Use the visa only for the approved short crew stay and keep the approval document ready on arrival.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Crew Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Crew Visa.
Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Mozambique Crew Visa?+
The official crew page lists a 3 day single-entry visa.
What crew-specific documents are listed?+
SENAMI lists terms of responsibility, a letter from the agency requesting the visa and a crew card.
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Primary source: Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
Last checked: 27 June 2026