Mozambique Duty Free Custom & Import Restrictions

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Mozambique Duty Free Custom & Import Restrictions

Useful and important information when travelling to Mozambique

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Each visitor has allowances to import the following duty free items / goods:

Summary Index:

  1. Alcoholic Drinks / Beverages Duty Free Allowances
  2. Tobacco Duty Free Allowances
  3. Other Allowed Goods Duty Free Allowances
  4. Meat, Groceries & Other Goods Duty Free Allowances
  5. Declaration of Electronics & Other Items Duty Free Allowances
  6. Prohibited or Restricted Goods

Alcoholic Drinks / Beverages: (for persons over the age of 18)

  • 1 litre of spirits per person and
  • 2.25 litres of wine per person
  • Note: Beer is NOT allowed to be imported into Mozambique

Tobacco: (for persons over the age of 18)

  • 200 cigarettes or
  • 100 cigarillos or
  • 50 cigars or
  • 250 grams of tobacco

Other Allowed Goods

  • *50ml of perfume and 250ml of Eau de Toilette (this excludes deodorants / aerosols)
  • *Opened Bottle(s): An indication that they are for personal use

Meat, Groceries & Other Goods:

  • Up to the value of 5000Mt per person (including children).
  • Mozambique has declared a Foot & Mouth ban on particular meat products from South Africa. Meat you can bring includes chicken, dairy cheese and processed meats (such as bacon).
    Note: Most holiday destinations will have at least a market and / or butchery where you can buy other meat.
  • Travelling to Mozambique through Swaziland: Swaziland does have restrictions on vegetables, fruits, plants, dairy products and meat however border officials may waive frozen meat and / or vacuum packed meat. Otherwise there is plenty of grocery stores in Swaziland to buy fresh produce and meat.
Tip:

Due to outbreaks of animal diseases from time to time in different countries, the import of any meat may be prohibited or confiscated at the border. If you are planning to bring meat or any meat product(s) over the border, then please contact authorities directly to confirm and to avoid inconvenience.

Declaration of Electronics & Other Items

  • Video / digital cameras, camera lenses and accessories alike
  • Laptops, PCs, PC equipment, iPads, tablets and accessories alike
  • Generators / compressors
  • Portable vehicle fridges / freezers
  • HiFi's, music equipment and accessories alike
  • GPS devices
  • Camping equipment
  • Recreational items such as boats, quad bikes, motorcycles, bicycles, jet skis, kayaks / canoes, fishing equipment
  • DStv decoder, portable DVD player
Note: *Items marked with an asterisks above should be declared and written down on form papers provided by border officials

Warning: If you are entering Mozambique with $US 5000 or more, a "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk.

Visitors who exceed the duty free allowance limits above must declare those items to customs where they will be charged at applicable rates by representatives of customs.

Prohibited or Restricted Goods:

The following goods are prohibited from importing unless you have a license or a certified permit to do so:

  • Any weapon such as firearms, ammunition or explosives.
  • Narcotics, habit forming drugs and related substances in any form.
  • Beer
  • Indecent and obscene material such as pornographic books, magazines, films, videos, DVDs and software.

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Categories Explained

For better understanding, we have put together a brief summary guide of what each category means and to also give you an idea of what each associated icon refers to when you see them on listings & adverts.

Listed in alphabetical order

Backpackers Lodge:

Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.

Bar On-Site:

Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.

Bed & Breakfast:

If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.

Campsite / Glamping:

Either they offer camping grounds for you to pitch your own tent if on a tight budget and / or they have their own pre-setup tents for you to camp in, some offering private facilities (aka "Glamping") within their tents such as beds, a fridge, sofa and bathroom.

Conference Venue:

This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.

Disabled Friendly Accommodation:

Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.

Dive Charter:

These are dive centres who are a team of qualified dive instructors (PADI which means Professional Association of Diving Instructors) offering SCUBA diving lessons for clients and excursions to some of the best dive sites in the region for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Eco Lodges:

Environmentally friendly establishments built by local communities using naturally sourced / non-toxic materials with the objective of protecting the surrounding habitat. These types of lodges range from rustic bush and beach to luxury accommodation. Not only does this movement protect the environment, but it also helps support local families.

Fishing Charter:

This means the associated business offers professional paid-for deep sea fishing charters / outings and excursions for those fishing enthusiasts (and for newbies). They generally have a fully equipped fishing boat and all the fishing gear ready for clients to bait up and cast a line. Their expertize, knowledge and experience will reward you with some of the best fishing spots for an action packed deep sea fishing experience.

For Sale:

If you're looking to invest or buy property in Mozambique, keep an eye out for this category for the latest in the property market.

Full Board Accommodation:

Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.

Group Accommodation:

Because this is a popular search and request amongst many, we have created this specific category for exactly that - group accommodation which is very much the same as our Holiday Homes category. These are establishments that can cater and accommodate for large groups of 8 people and up in the same house / unit offering most self catering facilities as if you are "home away from home".

Guest House:

Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.

Holiday Home:

This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.

Honeymoon / Romantic Accommodation:

Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!

Hotel:

A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.

Restaurant / Personal Chef(s) On-Site:

This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.

Self Catering:

This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.

Spa:

This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.

Tours & Safaris:

These business services can range from swimming with dolphins, horse riding, city tours, boat tours, island tours, dhow tours to game drives and more. You'll have to click on their advert to find out more and what they have to offer.

Wedding Venue:

This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.