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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Mozambique?

Visa on arrival

Costa Rica citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mozambique — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Costa Rica → Mozambique
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Costa Rica vs Mozambique: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Mozambique

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #162 · mobility 77.8
15

countries both Costa Rica and Mozambique can enter visa-free together

Costa Rica + Mozambique: passport compatibility

45%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Costa Rica and Mozambique travel together — by entry type:

15 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
28 both need a visa
109 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Mozambique can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (15)

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How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Mozambique

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Costa Rica → Mozambique rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Costa Rica passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Mozambique

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Mozambique?
Costa Rica citizens can get a visa on arrival for Mozambique — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Mozambique?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Mozambique #162.
Where can Costa Rica and Mozambique citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 15 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Mozambique?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Costa Rica and Mozambique?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Costa Rica passport ranking

Where else the Costa Rica passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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