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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mozambique citizens need a visa for Zambia?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Mozambique can visit Zambia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Mozambique vs Zambia: passport comparison

Mozambique

29

visa-free countries

Global rank: #162 · mobility 77.8

Zambia

39

visa-free countries

Global rank: #139 · mobility 84.1
27

countries both Mozambique and Zambia can enter visa-free together

Mozambique + Zambia: passport compatibility

92%

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

Where Mozambique and Zambia travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
98 both need a visa
15 access differs

Where Mozambique and Zambia 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.

Only Mozambique is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Mozambique → Zambia

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

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

4rule changes for the Mozambique passport, 3 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 Mozambique goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Zambia

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Mozambique citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Citizens of Mozambique can visit Zambia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Mozambique citizens stay in Zambia without a visa?
Mozambique passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Mozambique or Zambia?
The Zambia passport is stronger: 39 visa-free countries versus 29. Global rank: Mozambique #162, Zambia #139.
Where can Mozambique and Zambia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Zambia?
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 Mozambique and Zambia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mozambique passport ranking

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

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