Germany visa requirements for Mozambican citizens
Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
- Consular fee
- €90
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months after departure
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Last verified: 16 October 2026
How this visa is processed
Embassy or consulate of Germany in Maputo
Citizens of Mozambique need a Schengen visa for Germany. The European Commission publishes a table, in its version of 9 October 2026, of the Schengen States' consulates that process short stay visas and their representation arrangements. According to that table, Germany processes visas at its embassy or consulate in Maputo.
Official application site →Application details verified on 16 October 2026. Sources: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, European Commission (Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs): "Member States' consular presence" table of consulates processing visas and representation arrangements under Article 8 of the Visa Code (version of 9 October 2026; Mozambique row, DE column). Checked 16 October 2026.
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
€90
The €90 is the short-stay Schengen visa fee, set by Article 16 of the Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009) as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, in force since 11 June 2024. It is not a fee set by Germany: the same amount is paid at any Schengen consulate. Children from the age of 6 and under 12 pay €45, and children under 6 are exempt. Travellers entering without a visa pay no fee at all.
Processing time
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
Required documents
- A valid passport or travel document, issued within the previous ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a))
- A valid visa, if your nationality requires one. It is not needed if you hold a valid residence permit or long-stay visa issued by a Schengen State (Art. 6(1)(b))
- Documents justifying the purpose and conditions of the intended stay: an accommodation booking or a declaration of invitation from your host, and a return or onward ticket (Art. 6(1)(c) and Art. 6(3), which points to the non-exhaustive list in Annex I)
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence for the whole stay and for the return to your country of origin, or of being in a position to acquire such means lawfully. They are assessed according to the duration and purpose of the stay, by reference to average prices for board and lodging in budget accommodation (Art. 6(1)(c) and 6(4)). Cash, traveller's cheques, credit cards and declarations of invitation or of sponsorship all count as proof (Art. 6(4))
Health insurance
Mandatory to apply for the Schengen visa: minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
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Schengen rule: a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Calculate your available Schengen days →More Germany rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Germany page:
Official portal: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service. Destination data verified on 18 August 2026. Sources: gesetze-im-internet.de, Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz), Sections 11, 95 and 98 (penalties for unlawful stay, checked 27 September 2026); auswaertiges-amt.de (Federal Foreign Office: visa portal, online application status, €10,000 cash declaration); zoll.de (German customs: alcohol/tobacco/general-goods allowances entering from outside the EU); europa.eu/youreurope (general EU ETIAS framework) (checked 18/08/2026).
Insurance for the Schengen visa
The consulate asks for a policy with at least €30,000 of medical cover, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire stay. Check those terms in the policy before you pay.
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Things to see and do in Germany
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Germany can enter Mozambique visa-free. See the Germany → Mozambique page.
Of the 18 passports from Eastern Africa that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Germany 2 enter visa-free and 16 need a visa. Same result as Mozambique: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Kenya.
With a passport from Mozambique, in the rest of Western Europe you need a visa for Austria, Belgium, France, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands and Switzerland.
A passport from Mozambique ranks 146 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 55 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
What minimum passport validity is required?
At least 3 months of validity beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area, and issued within the previous ten years (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)).
Do I need travel insurance to apply for the Schengen visa?
Yes, to apply for the visa: travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay, is mandatory (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Where is the German visa applied for in Mozambique?
According to the European Commission, Germany processes visas at its embassy or consulate in Maputo.
What do Mozambican passport holders need for the countries near Germany?
With a passport from Mozambique, in the rest of Western Europe you need a visa for Austria, Belgium, France, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands and Switzerland.
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Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.