Customs Information

Mozambique - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Mozambique

Citizen
Detailed and valued inventory list in USD in Portuguese dated and signed by the client
2 sets of OBL + non-negotiable BL
Copy of passport (main pages + copy of last entry stamp to Mozambique)
Original declaration from the Mozambican High Commission or Embassy in origin country
Citizen
Detailed and valued inventory list in USD in Portuguese dated and signed by the client
2 sets of OBL + non-negotiable BL
Copy of passport (main pages + copy of last entry stamp to Mozambique)
Original declaration in Portuguese from client’s employer in Mozambique
Copy of work permit valid for at least 12 months (Autoriza��o de Trabalho) or Residence Permit (DIRE)
Detailed and valued inventory list in USD in Portuguese dated and signed by the client
2 sets of OBL + non-negotiable BL
Copy of passport (main pages + copy of last entry stamp to Mozambique)
Original declaration in Portuguese from client’s employer in Mozambique
Copy of diplomatic card
note that the diplomat must be in Mozambique for the issuance of the diplomatic card (approx. 10 days)
storage charges apply from the day of the shipment’s arrival.
charges cannot be avoided in most cases (approx. $300 / 20’ and $500 / 40’).

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

An application is required by the Ministry of Finance through the Director of Customs
Shipments must arrive in Mozambique within 6 months of work permit/ diplomatic card issuance.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Circulation Permit required
Pre-declaration through customs
cars are subject to at least 50% of duties and taxes. Exemptions can be obtained for diplomats.

PETS

PROHIBITED ITEMS