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🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique · short term business

Crew Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Short single-entry visa for international airline and cruise crew entering Mozambique.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency3 days, single entry.In flux
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
Reviewed 27 June 2026Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Rule changes note —Mozambique launched a new eVisa and eTA platform on 11 February 2026 and discontinued the previous platform. Use the official evisa.gov.mz portal and confirm current filing instructions before paying fees or submitting documents.
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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.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Republic of Mozambique before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

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

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the traveller is entering as international airline or cruise crew.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Collect the agency letter, crew card, passport, photo and Mozambique responsibility evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit the crew eVisa file through the official portal.

  4. 04

    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

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use 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 27 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Business eVisa

    Short business eVisa for meetings, research, conferences and other non-employment business travel.

  • Tourist eVisa

    Online tourist eVisa route for holiday, vacation and leisure travel to Mozambique.

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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