Useful Information Mozambique

Visa requirements

All visitors to Mozambique must have a valid passport and visa. Visas may be obtained from Mozambican embassies and consulates. You will need your passport and two passport size photos. Allow six working days for processing of your visa.

Mozambique Embassies

• Addis Ababa - Tel: (251 1) 712588/589
• Beijing - Tel: (86 10) 65323664/3578
• Bonn - Tel: (49 228) 262993/921
• Brasilia - Tel: (55 61) 2484222/5319
• Brussels - Tel: (32 2) 7360096/7
• Cairo - Tel: (20 2) 3473074
• Havana - Tel: (53 7) 242443/445/630
• Lisbon - Tel: (351 1) 7961672
• Luanda - Tel: (244 2) 331158
• Moscow - Tel: (7 095) 2844007/3654
• Paris - Tel: (33 1) 47649132
• Rome - Tel: (39 6) 592145
• Stockholm - Tel: (46 8) 6660350
• Tokyo - Tel: (81 03) 34857621/8258
• Washington DC - Tel: (1 202) 2937146/9

Telephones

Most of the major towns and cities are serviced by satellite phones. Outside of the cities, dial 100 to book a call out of the region.

To call Mozambique from South Africa, dial the code (09 258) followed by the local area code and the number you wish to contact. The area code for Maputo is (1), Beira (3) and Nampula (6).

Transport

Transport options in Mozambique are varied. Most major roads are repaired and upgraded on a regular basis and most areas are accessible in two-wheel drive vehicles.

There are numerous private mini-bus operators and reliable public transport companies throughout the southern and central regions of the country such as Maputo, Gaza,, Inhambane, Sofala and Manica.

Car Hire/Rent-A-Car

Maputo has several car-hire companies, both national and international. Contact Siyabona Africa Travel for details.

Currency

The currency of Mozambique is the Metical, but the US dollar and the South African Rand are widely accepted. It is advisable to carry cash or travelers cheques because credit cards are not widely accepted and using cards to withdraw cash is an expensive and slow process.

Hours of Business

Normal business hours are between 8h00 – 12h00 and 14h00 – 17h30

Banks

All of the commercial banks offer foreign exchange services. There are also a number of privately owned foreign exchange (Cambio) companies around town.

Post Office

The Post Office is open:

• Monday to Fridays: 7h45 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 17h00
• Saturdays: 8h00 to 12h00.

Hotels

Maputo, along with the other capital cities of the provinces, has available a good range of hotel accommodation to suit all budgets. Many of the famous old ‘spots’ from the past have already been restored, continuing the tradition of good service in renovated premises, which range from luxury hotels to modern and comfortable pensoes. Reservations may be made with Siyabona Africa Travel.

Restaurants and Entertainment

Maputo has a variety of restaurants accommodating all tastes. Many of the city’s best known restaurants are situated on Julius Nyerere ave. Those wishing to sample traditional Mozambican cuisine will find a number of restaurants in the Feira Popular and throughout the city. There are many nightclubs and discotheques with music to suit all ages and tastes throughout the city and suburbs.

Emergency Services

• General Emergency - 197
• Fire - 198
• Police - 199