Christmas IslandMozambique: e-Visa

Christmas IslandMozambique

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Mozambique?

e-Visa

Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Mozambique, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Christmas Island does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.

Source: evisa.gov.mz (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Mozambique84 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Mozambique passport holders visiting Christmas Island: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Mozambique

Australia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Mozambique?

Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Mozambique, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Australia citizens stay in Mozambique without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Mozambique?

Mozambican metical (MZN).

What is the emergency number in Mozambique?

117 / 119 / 198.

What time zone is Mozambique in?

Maputo (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Maputo?

Maputo Airport (MPM), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Mozambique without a visa?

84 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Mozambique visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Australia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Mozambique?

Eswatini, South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Christmas Island

Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name. It is about 350 kilometres south of Java and Sumatra and about 1,550 km north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland. It has an area of 135 square kilometres (52 sq mi). Christmas Island's geographic isolation and history of minimal human disturbance has led to a high level of endemism among its flora and fauna, which is of interest to scientists and naturalists. The territory derives its name from its discovery on Christmas Day 1643 by Captain William Mynors.

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Area135 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.44 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

Climate in Christmas Island

Warmest April, coolest August, driest September, sunniest August. Best time to visit: April, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Christmas Island, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	25.1°C	125mm	334h
February	26.8°C	25.1°C	151mm	326h
March	26.8°C	25°C	259mm	317h
April	27.3°C	25.5°C	110mm	335h
May	26.7°C	25.2°C	189mm	278h
June	25.7°C	24.6°C	42mm	330h
July	25.2°C	24°C	34mm	344h
August	24.5°C	23.5°C	40mm	357h
September	24.7°C	23.8°C	18mm	353h
October	24.7°C	23.6°C	64mm	350h
November	25.7°C	24.6°C	25mm	355h
December	25.3°C	24°C	351mm	308h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Christmas Island is one of the islands of the Indian Ocean in Southeast Asia. It is south of Indonesia and some 1,550 km northwest of Australia, of which it is a territory. It was home to about 1,800 people in 2016, a mix of Straits Chinese, Malay, Australian and other ethnic groups.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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About Mozambique

Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in Southern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and Eswatini and South Africa to the south and southwest. The sovereign state is separated from the Comoros, Mayotte, and Madagascar through the Mozambique Channel to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo.

CapitalMaputo

RegionEastern Africa

Population35.6M

Area801,590 km²

CurrencyMozambican metical (1 USD ≈ 63.65 MZN)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+258

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMaputo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportMaputo Airport (MPM), 5 km

Emergency number117 / 119 / 198

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Climate in Maputo

Warmest January, coolest July, driest May, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, May, June, July, August, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for Maputo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.3°C	23.3°C	94mm	353h
February	29.6°C	22.9°C	293mm	282h
March	29.5°C	21.5°C	23mm	354h
April	27.3°C	20°C	111mm	280h
May	26.3°C	17°C	7mm	317h
June	23.9°C	14.9°C	65mm	286h
July	23.8°C	13.7°C	13mm	306h
August	25.5°C	15.4°C	14mm	285h
September	26.1°C	17.7°C	23mm	295h
October	26.7°C	19.3°C	76mm	296h
November	29.7°C	21.5°C	32mm	314h
December	30°C	22.8°C	173mm	342h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Mozambique is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa. From the Monte Binga peak, 2,436 m (7,992 ft) high, to the stunning beaches along the coast, Mozambique is a country of contrasts. As well as some of the best colonial era architecture and relics to be found on the continent, Mozambique has also preserved its African cultural heritage, which can be experienced through art, music and food. Its eastern coastline along the Indian Ocean is more than 1,000 km long, a fantastic draw for scuba divers, fishermen, sailors and beach lovers.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Island of Mozambique
Maputo National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Natal

January 1, 2027Dia de Ano Novo

February 3, 2027Dia do Heroi Nacional

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