- Valid passport of the driver and passengers

- Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver. I also take the original

Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver

• If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.   

• Valid driver's license

• Temporary Import Permit for vehicle: Compulsory - approximately R15 payable in Meticals  Get at Mozambique border

• Third-Party Insurance: Compulsory - available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store; R160 (valid for 30 days)  or at the border on the Mozambique side

• Red Warning Triangles: 2 triangles required (does not need to be displayed on car)

• Reflective Jacket: If more than two people are travelling in the car, then two jackets will be required (to be used when changing a tyre, at an accident scene, or if loading). The police ask you to show these at road blocks. I keep mine on the front seat backrests.

• Immigration Fees: R17.50 per person Get at Mozambique border

• Declaration Form for Vehicle: Cost is approximately R50. Get at Mozambique border

• Yellow and Blue Mozambique Warning Triangle: Two stickers required if towing a trailer; one in the front of the vehicle (on the bumper) and one on the rear of the trailer

• ZA Sticker: Available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent

• International Driving Permit: Recommended but not compulsory for South Africans

• Important Notes:

  • Never give your passport to anyone and avoid using locals to assist with border assistance. DO IT YOURSELF

  • Look out for speed traps when travelling back to SA (5km before the Border Post on the downhill) it is a 60 km/h zone and you will be fined R300

  • South African Rand currency (ZAR) is acceptable in Mozambique. Also US$, Euros and UK Sterling but ZAR and US$ preferable

  • Carry CERTIFIED copies of your passport and driver's license

  • STRICTLY keep to all speed limits and OBEY all traffic laws and signs. DO NOT pay bribes.

  • If the police ask for your driver’s licence hand them the certified copy. They might insist on the original. You must judge the situation. I have been driving in Mozambique for 15 years with a South African registration and have not had any problems

  • BE COURTEOUS and RESPECTFUL when stopped. It is pointless to get aggravated.

  • DO NOT CHANGE MONEY WITH ANYBODY BUT BANKS AND BONA FIDE MONEY EXCHANGERS. The guys on the side of the road will offer you an amazing rate but they are conmen of note. Be very careful. DO NOT GET DISTRACTED

  • CHECK THE STAMPS IN YOUR PASSPORT on both the South African and Mozambican side of the border before you leave the “stamping” official 

The “Important Notes” above are basically common sense and apply to all countries

Automobile & Touring Club of Mozambique

Address

Eduardo Mondlane Avenue, 1938, Maputo

Tel

+258 2132 6220

Email

atcmoz@yahoo.com
atcmoz@tdm.co.mz

Web

www.atcmoz.org.mz

 

 

Dialling Code

(00258)

Contact Details

Mozambique Consulate General

+27 (011) 327-5704/ 5/ 7/ 9

Mozambique High Commission

+27 (012) 401-0300

Komati Border Post

+258 2155 0010

Lebombo Border Post

+27 (013) 793-7201

Lebombo Border Post Police

+27 (013) 793-7311

SA Representative

Tel: +258 2149 1614
Email: consular@tropical.co.mz

 

Visas

Visas are not required by SA passport holders for tourism purposes for a stay of up to 30 days.

For more information regarding food restrictions, passports/visa and pet travel enquiries, please contact the consulate/embassy – contact details above.

 

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