MOZAMBIQUE LAUNCHES eVISA PLATFORM
London, 6 Dec (AIM) – Mozambique has launched a new online platform for the issuing of electronic visas.
Foreign nationals wishing to visit Mozambique for tourism, business, and investment will be able to receive pre-approval for visas through the online platform evisa.gov.mz. The applicant is required to upload various digital copies of documents such as a copy of passport, air ticket, and proof of accommodation. If everything is in order, within five working days the applicant will receive confirmation of preapproval by email and a barcode to present to immigration authorities at the Mozambique border.
After payment of the fee at the border post, the National Immigration Service (SENAMI) proceeds to issue the visa allowing entry into the country.
The eVisa platform is part of the government’s Economic Acceleration Stimulus Package and was launched by President Filipe Nyusi at the opening of the Coordinating Council of the Ministry of the Interior.
Nyusi explained that the measure will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of services to national and foreign citizens, through the implementation of good practices for the reduction of red tape, contributing to the improvement of the business environment, economic diversification, and good governance. In addition, the simplification of the procedures for obtaining visas will greatly boost tourism.
The President called on SENAMI staff to provide a high-quality service, to be flexible, and always focus on finding solutions rather than creating difficulties. He added that all SENAMI employees should be proactive to make the eVisa platform the national brand that the country needs to change the course of its history in relation to attracting foreign investment without neglecting the security of its borders.
Citizens of many countries do not require a visa to enter Mozambique for trips of less than thirty days, including those from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) states, Brazil, Portugal, Kenya, Cape Verde, and Cuba.
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