United Kingdom Visa RequirementsFor Mozambique passport holders
Mozambican passport holders are required to hold a valid UK Standard Visitor Visa before entering the United Kingdom. The UK has its own immigration system separate from the Schengen area. Applications are submitted online through UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Mozambique passport holders require a visa to enter United Kingdom.
Apply online at gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa. You will need to pay GBP 115, complete an online form, upload biometrics at a visa application center, and submit documents including a valid passport, bank statements, proof of accommodation and travel plans, and evidence of ties to Mozambique. Processing takes approximately 3 weeks.
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 United Kingdom: What You Need to Know
The UK operates its own visa regime separate from the EU. Mozambican citizens must apply for a Standard Visitor Visa allowing up to 6 months (180 days). The British High Commission in Maputo or a designated visa application center handles applications.
How to Get There
Connections from Mozambique to the UK go via Johannesburg with onward flights to London (Heathrow) via British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, or South African Airways. Alternatively, transit via Dubai or Addis Ababa.
Money & Banking
The UK uses the British Pound Sterling (GBP). ATMs are widely available. Cards are accepted almost everywhere including contactless and Apple/Google Pay. Cash is still useful in rural areas.
Practical Tips
1. Biometric enrollment is required at a UK visa application center in Mozambique or a neighboring country.
2. Bank statements for 3-6 months are required; show stable finances and income.
3. Strong ties to Mozambique (employment, property, family) are critical for approval.
4. Apply at least 3 months before travel; refusals are common without thorough documentation.
5. A UK visa does not grant access to Ireland or Schengen countries.