We inform you that starting from 15 January 2024 the submission of requests for entry visas for Italy and for the legalization of documents will be managed on behalf of this Embassy by the VFS Global company based in Maputo on the 6th floor of the Maputo Shopping Centre (rua Ngungunhane). VFS will, in particular, be responsible for receiving visa applications, collecting consular fees and returning passports to users once the Embassy has assessed the relevant procedures.
VFS Global will also provide an information and assistance service at the telephone number on the following page or at the email address info.italymoz@vfsglobal.com.
In order to improve the service for all users, we therefore inform you that this Embassy will no longer accept visa applications at its counters, starting from January 17th, it will no longer be possible to make an appointment for visa requests on the Prenot@mi, except for family members of EU citizens (directive 2004/38/EC): from that date, appointments made for these purposes will therefore be cancelled or in any case disregarded.
Please note that, in general, the processing time for applications ranges from a minimum of 15 days to a maximum of 45 days. Please present an air booking with a departure date at least 15 days after the application submission date.
HOW TO OBTAIN A VISA?
- Users will be able to apply for a visa at the VFS Agency without the need for an appointment, every weekday between 08:00 and 14:00 or by appointment (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/moz/en/ita/apply-visa).
- Family members of EU citizens pursuant to art. 2 of Legislative Decree 30/2007 (spouse, member of a civil union, dependent direct ascendants and those of the spouse/partner, direct descendants under the age of 21 or dependent and those of the spouse/partner) who accompany or join a citizen of the EU citizens follow a simplified procedure:
- can submit a visa application at the Italian Embassy in Maputo, requesting an appointment via the Prenot@mi portal submitting the documents indicated in the specific check list (TOURISM – UE RELATIVES), available at the “Forms” page on this site;
- are entitled to free and priority processing of their visa application.
- Schengen visa applications requested by persons residing in locations closer to the city of Beira than to Maputo can be submitted at the Consulate General of Portugal in Beira.
- Fill in the C Schengen visa online form, or download the national D visa form, available at the “Forms” page on this site.
- Citizens residing in Botswana can apply for a visa at the Consulate General in Johannesburg via the Outsourcing Office in Gaborone (itza@vfshelpline.com).
To submit the visa application, the physical presence of the applicant is required for the collection of biometric data (fingerprints). Exceptions are made for children under the age of twelve and those with special physical needs.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM ?
- The check lists for touristic, visit to family and friends and invitation by public or private organizations visa are available at the “Forms” page on this site;
- For all the other different type of visas, complete documentation to be submitted in support of the visa application can be found on the MAECI portal https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home.aspx or on the VFS Agency portal (Apply for a visa | vfsglobal);
- those who are not citizens of the countries of the consular district (Mozambique, Eswatini or Botswana), must present proof of residence in one of these countries;
- for minors traveling alone, the express consent of their parents or legal guardian is required. For a minor travelling with only one parent, the express consent of the other is required.
CONSULAR FEES
Updated list of visa issuance consular fees:
- 90 euros for Schengen visas;
- 116 euros for long-term national visas;
- 50 euros for long-term national visas for study purposes;
- Free for short and long term visa for EU citizens relatives and for children under 6 years old.
VISAS FOR STUDY
In addition to the above, to obtain a visa for study reasons it is necessary to have completed the enrollment or pre-enrollment procedure for the course of study to be followed in Italy, through the UNIVERSITALY portal .
HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC AND SERVICE PASSPORT
Mozambican citizens holding a diplomatic passport are exempt from the visa requirement for stays in Italy of up to 90 days (in one or more periods) within a total period of 6 months.
Citizens of Eswatini and Botswana holding diplomatic and service passports are exempt from the visa requirement for stays in Italy of up to 90 days (in one or more periods) within a period of 6 months.
The visa application form and the facsimile of the invitation letter are available under “Forms” on this site.
For any need you can write to consolare.maputo@esteri.it