Ireland Visa RequirementsFor Mozambique passport holders
Mozambican passport holders require an Irish Short Stay (C) visa before visiting Ireland. Ireland is not a Schengen member and operates its own immigration system. Applications are submitted online through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.
Mozambique passport holders require a visa to enter Ireland.
Apply online through the Irish INIS portal. Documents include a valid passport, online application form, two passport photos, proof of accommodation and financial means, return flight booking, and a purpose-of-visit letter. The fee is approximately EUR 75.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Mozambique to Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland is an EU member but not a Schengen country. Mozambican citizens require a separate Irish visa regardless of any Schengen visa they may hold. The Irish Short Stay visa allows up to 90 days.
How to Get There
Connections from Mozambique to Ireland involve transit through Johannesburg or Nairobi and then through London or Paris to Dublin. Note that UK transit may require a separate UK transit visa.
Money & Banking
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Cards are accepted at most businesses. Some rural establishments may prefer cash.
Practical Tips
1. Ireland uses its own visa system; a Schengen visa does not grant entry to Ireland.
2. Apply at least 8 weeks before travel as Irish processing can take 6-8 weeks.
3. If you hold a valid UK Standard Visitor Visa, check eligibility for the British-Irish Visa Scheme.
4. Demonstrate strong ties to Mozambique to show intent to return.
5. Dublin is Ireland's main international gateway.