Mozambican visa for French citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for French passport holders visiting Mozambique for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Mozambique for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Mozambique e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mozambique visa on arrival for French citizens | Eligible | |
Mozambique tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mozambique.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mozambique.
If you are looking for Mozambique visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mozambique nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Mozambique in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
Mozambique visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mozambique diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Mozambique from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42,948 | N/A |
| 2009 | 52,596 | 22.46% |
| 2010 | 61,848 | 17.59% |
| 2011 | 68,472 | 10.71% |
| 2012 | 76,068 | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 67,896 | -10.74% |
| 2014 | 59,796 | -11.93% |
| 2015 | 55,872 | -6.56% |
| 2016 | 59,004 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 52,092 | -11.71% |
| 2018 | 98,748 | 89.56% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mozambique & France comparison
Mozambique's area is approximately 786,380 km2 (303,622 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 43.62% smaller than Mozambique.
As of October 2025, Mozambique's population is ~35.8 million people - 30,157,163 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Mozambique & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mozambique | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 35,834,356 | 65,991,519 | 30.2 million fewer people live in Mozambique than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 35 | 267 | Mozambique has 232 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 32 | 143 | Mozambique passport holders visit 111 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 54 | 479 | Mozambican hosts 425 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Mozambique in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Mozambique in 2018 was approximately 98,748.
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