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

  • Dogs and cats must have the following documents:
  • Veterinarian's Health Certificate from origin
  • Pre-declaration
  • Rabies Inoculation Certificate

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Firearms and ammunition (permit required by the local police)
  • Drugs (if medication, a Health Certificate is required)