Routine Consular Services Will Be Suspended from January 31 to February 11, 2022

Please be advised routine consular services will be suspended from January 31 to February 11, 2022.  Applicants wishing to apply for a visa during this period are advised to visit our  website  and review what availability exists prior to January 31 and after February 11.   For urgent consular assistance, please send an email to:  MaputoConsular@state.gov

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National Vaccination Campaign Information

Duration: Until August 28, 2021 Locations: Nation-wide, find the nearest location (PDF 5.49 MB). Eligibility Criteria (for U.S. Citizens): Persons 50 years of age and above *The full list of criteria for Mozambican Nationals and other eligible parties may be found here (PDF 5.49 MB). Required Documentation: Valid government-issued identification (e.g., passport or national identification card, etc.) Process for Vaccine Registration and Receipt: Registration occurs in-person …

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Travel Alert – Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Measures

Travel Alert – Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Measures (5 February 2021) Location: Mozambique Event: On February 4, President Nyusi announced new mitigation measures to combat COVID-19, effective February 5 for 30 days.  (Please note:  This information is taken directly from President Nyusi’s speech and will be updated on the U.S. Embassy website once the official regulations …

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Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs

Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)  Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a …

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Travel Advisory: United States Embassy Maputo, Mozambique

Mozambique — Level 1: Exercise increased caution       Exercise normal precautions in Mozambique. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to violent extremism. Exercise increased caution in: Maputo due to crime. Read the Safety and Security section on the Country Information page . If you …

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Frequently Encountered Difficulties

I receive a ”data error” message when attempting to book a visa interview appointment This error does not refer to the date of the appointment. Instead, it tells the applicant that the information (data) entered does not match the information entered on the electronic application form. Usually, this error is triggered by differences in the …

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Request an Expedited Appointment

The U.S. Embassy in Maputo is able to accommodate a limited number of requests for expedited appointments, subject to availability.  If you believe that your visa application warrants an expedited appointment due to circumstances beyond your control, send an email to ConsularMaputo@state.gov . The email should clearly outline the reason the expedited appointment request is being …

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Routine consular services unavailable

Due to the Consular Officer’s absence from January 5 – January 12, routine consular services will not be available, and Open Hours for American Citizen Services will not be offered on Wednesday, January 9. Please make arrangements to complete any necessary services either before he departs post, or after he returns.  Any questions can be …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Visit to Quelimane and Nampula

United States Embassy Maputo, Mozambique Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Visit to Quelimane and Nampula October 9, 2018 On November 14, the Consul from the US Embassy in Maputo will be visiting Quelimane to provide consular services to US citizens in the central provinces, in an effort to mitigate the difficulty and expense of traveling to the …

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Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique (May 04, 2018) Location: Mozambique Event: As has been widely reported, Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama passed away yesterday morning.  The U.S. Embassy in Maputo advises U.S. citizens to take this opportunity to review their personal security procedures. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans Keep a low …

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Message to U.S. citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information

Improvements to Safety and Security Information – January 4, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.  Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will …

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Announcing the Lisbon Federal Benefits Unit

United States Embassy Maputo, Mozambique Message for U.S. Citizens: Announcing the Lisbon Federal Benefits Unit The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices which provide the full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States, and the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in …

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Consular Fees

The appropriate fee, please see our chart below. Payment in person may be made in dollars or in Meticais, with cash or credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express). For important information regarding changes to fees for U.S. consular services, please click on this link: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/fees.html Adult Passport Renewal (including mail-in passport)/Second Passport $130.00 Minor Passports …

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