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🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique · short term business

Sports and Culture Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Single-entry visa for accredited sport, training, competition and cultural-event participation.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency30 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
30 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 describes the Sports & Culture Visa as an eVisa for people accredited to participate in demonstrations, sports training, sports competitions or cultural competitions. The official page lists a 30 day single-entry visa and requires sport or culture credentials, invitation evidence and financial-means evidence.

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 accredited for sport, sports training, sports competition or cultural competition activity.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓Sport activity is supported by a credential from the State Secretary of Sports.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓Culture activity is supported by a credential from the Ministry of Culture.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The visit fits the 30 day single-entry route and remains within the event purpose.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !No sport or culture credential is available for the activity.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !No invitation letter or proof of financial means is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !The activity is employment, long-term residence or another purpose outside this event category.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) ↗
  • ·Proof of financial means.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Credential issued by the State Secretary of Sports or Ministry of Culture, depending on the activity.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Invitation letter and minor documents where applicable.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the event and whether it is handled as sport or culture activity.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Obtain the required sport or culture credential from the competent authority.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Prepare passport, photo, financial-means, invitation and minor documents where applicable.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Submit the eVisa file and keep activity within the 30 day single-entry approval.

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 Sports and Culture Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Sports and Culture Visa.

    Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified 27 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Sports and Culture Visa?+−

The official page lists a 30 day single-entry visa.

What official credential is required?+−

Sport cases list a credential from the State Secretary of Sports, while culture cases list a credential from the Ministry of Culture.

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