As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
According to information received from the airline TAP and at the request of this company, it is informed that a commercial flight Maputo-Lisbon will be operated on Monday, May 4th, with tickets for sale at TAP itself or at travel agencies.
On day 3rd May, the flight will carry authorized passengers on the Lisbon-Maputo route.
Any information or clarification must be requested directly from the airline TAP.
Please note that in view of the current global context, there is no forecast for other flights of this type in the near future.
Embassy of Switzerland in Mozambique informs that it will be open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursday from 8h to 12h30 (local time).
To our partners and service providers, we kindly ask you to direct all correspondence addressed to the Embassy via email directly to the focal point in question or to our general email (maputo@eda.admin.ch).
For appointments or any relevant matters, please contact us on the email (maputo@eda.admin.ch), or by the telephone (+258 21 360500/2 ou +258 21 321337/8).
Thank you for your attention.
The coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic. The Federal Council therefore advises against non-urgent travel abroad until further notice and calls on or recommends Swiss tourists abroad to return to Switzerland. The longer they wait to return, the more difficult it will be for them to do so because many countries have entry restrictions and airlines are reducing their services. The regulations vary from one country to another and are constantly changing.
Kindly be informed that Ethiopian Air continues to operate flights to Addis Ababa and onwards to Europe. At this point in time, flights for the following dates are scheduled:
27, 29 & 30 March and 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 April
However, be aware that these may be cancelled anytime due to the Covid-19 situation.
Also, persons interested in booking a flight to Lisbon with TAP before the announced resumption of their flights on 20 April 2020 can register on the TAP Website. Depending on the number of passengers and possibilities to negotiate landing rights, they may offer one or more flights.
Information on a possible return flight Maputo - Lisbon 18.04.2020 (PDF, 559.1 kB, English)
Swiss who make use of this option will find very reduced onward flights to Switzerland from Lisbon.
The Migration Office communicated the following to the Swiss Embassy:
Tourists and short term resident must avoid being in an illegal status in Mozambique.
Before the expiry of the visa, it is possible to send a written request for a visa extension, stating the reasons (COVID-19, cancellation of flights…), relevant information e.g. visa number, date and port of entry, passport copy must be attached, as well as quarantine medical documentation, if received when entering Mozambique.
Each request will be examined individually.
The Embassy in Maputo can assist you in transmitting the documents, if necessary.
Av. Ahmed Sekou Touré N°637, Maputo
Email: maputo@eda.admin.ch
Tel: +258 21321337/8
Contacts Migration Office
Avenida Ho Chi Min N°316, Maputo
Email: senani@senani.mint.gov.mz
+258 21236237
+258 21428607
Update of information regarding visas for foreign citizens in Mozambique, 3 April 2020
According to the statement made by Her Excellency Helena Mateus Kida, Minister of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs on the 2nd of April 2020, regarding the Presidential Decree of the State of Emergency referring COVID-19, the Swiss Embassy in Maputo hereby wishes to inform all Swiss citizens present in Mozambique that the following urgent and exceptional measure was declared:
The validity of expired official documents, such as temporary visas and identification and residence of foreign citizens are valid and effective until 30 June 2020.
For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the local authorities and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO
On state level, the Federal Office of Public Health of Switzerland FHPO informs in regards to the Novel Coronavirus and publishes travel advice accordingly.
The Travel Advice FDFA (in German, French and Italian) offers travelers basic information for travel preparation by informing on possible risks and certain precautions. They are to be considered as a complementary source of information.
For urgent requests, kindly contact the FDFA Helpline (Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33) or contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Maputo www.eda.admin.ch/Mosambik
All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Southern Africa in Pretoria.
Consular services
Visa and entry to Switzerland
To promote economic cooperation and commercial exchange between Switzerland and Mozambique, the Embassy in Maputo and the Swiss – Mozambican Chamber works in collaboration with the Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa in Pretoria.
