Germany Visa RequirementsFor Mozambique passport holders
Mozambican passport holders require a Schengen C-type short-stay visa to enter Germany. Germany is a major Schengen member. The German Embassy in Maputo or VFS Global centers process applications for Mozambican citizens.
Mozambique passport holders require a visa to enter Germany.
Apply at the German Embassy in Maputo or a designated VFS Global center. Documents include a valid passport, completed application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum, confirmed return flights, hotel reservations, 3 months bank statements, and proof of employment. The fee is EUR 80.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Mozambique to Germany: What You Need to Know
Germany does not grant visa-free access to Mozambican citizens. The Schengen short-stay visa allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Germany has a consular presence in Mozambique through its embassy in Maputo.
How to Get There
Lufthansa and Ethiopian Airlines connect Mozambique to Germany via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa. Frankfurt and Munich are major entry airports.
Money & Banking
Germany uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Cards are increasingly accepted though cash is still common in traditional German restaurants and smaller shops. Carry some Euros.
Practical Tips
1. The German Embassy in Maputo handles Schengen applications for Mozambican citizens.
2. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
3. Bank statements showing consistent income and savings strengthen your application.
4. Germany is an ideal base for Central European travel on a single Schengen visa.
5. Multiple-entry visas may be granted based on previous travel history.