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On another work related assignment, my young son, Ashley, and I were driving from Zimbabwe to Malawi and needed to make a detour through the Tete corridor in Mozambique as there was little chance that I would reach the Malawi border post before they shut that night. I was therefore forced to ‘camp’ under the Tete Bridge till day break.

Mozambique, In The Nude

Cindy Dale
2006-04-02 22:05:56

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to September.

Valid visa, which should be obtained prior to your visit, please note: if the period issued on your visa is exceeded, hefty fines will be charged for everyday overstayed.

Current driver‘s license or International driver’s license ( a Mozambican driver’s license is required if staying for more than 6 months)

If entering the country with more than $5,000, a “Declaration of entry of foreign currency” must be completed at the customs desk. The Declaration must be shown if leaving with more than what you arrived initially arrived with

The gift allowance is $100 -- import duty must be paid on gifts above $100 in value.

Drive Safely in Mozambique:

Give way to the right. At traffic circles or roundabouts, cars on the circle have priority.

The transit laws in Mozambique require that seat belts are worn at all the times and all vehicles must have two emergency triangles.

The speed limit is 70km on open roads and 40Km/h in cities and towns.

Traffic laws should be followed at all times and please request a receipt if a fine is levied for any transgression.

All documents and luggage can be inspected at checkpoints.

It is best to keep your tank filled as the distances between filling stations can be great and try to drive during day time hours when there is less chance of accidents.

No drugs, firearms, or explosive materials can be brought into Mozambique. Also, third party insurance is compulsory

Documents needed for vehicles and boats:

Vehicle’s original registration documents (or certified copies).

A vehicle customs clearance form (available at the border post).

Mozambican customs forms or temporary import permit for your vehicle and boat trailer.

Mozambican 3rd party Insurance Document (also sold at the border post).

Mozambican permit to launch your boat (obtainable from the local “Administracao Maritima “)

Currency
Mozambique's local currency is the Metical, however the US Dollar and the Rand are widely accepted. It is advisable to carry cash or Travelers cheques as credit cards are not widely accepted.