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VISA PROCEDURES
The visa procedures for going to Mozambique are as follow:
All participants must proceed to the closest Mozambican embassy with an application form accompanied by an invitation letter from ICYE Mozambique. The application form can be collected at embassy. Normally visa is issued within two weeks time. It’s important to notice that there is no volunteer visa for people going to Mozambique. Normally you should expect to get a visa that will enable you to enter the country and within the first month it can be renewed or extended from Maputo. Do not worry about the type of visa you should apply for because its clearly explained in the invitation letter that we send you. Remember that when in Mozambique the extension of visa may require you to cross the nearest border to validate it. Also note that the nearest borders are located about 90 km from Maputo city and access is quite easy by bus which will take you about 50 minutes.
Keep in mind that the cost of travel to the border is about $2,00 by local transport (normally Chapa) and it has to be paid by the participant him/her self. ICYE Mozambique will help you with all paper work and administration involved to get your visa extended.
Where to Apply for the VISA
As has been said above, the ICYE – Mozambique will provide you the necessary invitation letter in order to apply for the visa at the nearest Mozambican Embassy or Consulate from your home country in case there is no any in yours.
To know where you can apply for the visa please see the website below:
https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/Servicos/migracao/Informacao/negociosEst/missoes_diplomatica
To download visa applications refer to:
http://www.passportsandvisas.com/application/mozambique.pdf
http://www.embassy-of-mozambique.de (German embassy)
MONEY / CURRENCY
Mozambique’s currency is the Metical (plural Meticais and the abbreviated is Mts)
In some cases you can find some coins of the old circulation with 3 more zeros.
EXCHANGE RATES (February 2010)
US$1 = MZN 32
Euro1 = MZN 43
EXCHANGING MONEY
Cash USD and EUR are the best currency to carry and are easily exchanged anywhere in the country. South African Rand are also widely accepted in the south, and many places accept direct payment in Rand (or dollars)
We do not advise use of Travellers Cheques because it’s very expensive and difficult to be cashed in Maputo and provincial capital.
Maputo has ATMs linked to the worldwide Cirrus and Maestro network where you can withdraw money with your Maestro, Visa and Master card. Keep in mind that fees are charged at each transaction.
CREDIT CARDS
Visa card and master card are accepted in bigger shops and supermarkets.
COSTS OF LIVING
Mozambique is expensive compared to its neighbours. For you to have an idea here are some prices of daily goods:
Soft drink Mtn 15,00
Beer Mtn 30,00
Public transport in town Mtn 10,00
1 kg of tomatoes Mtn 20,00
1 kg of washing soap Mtn 45,00
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