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=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Visiting {{PAGENAME}}=
''Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.''
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Mozambique is well known for it's tropical beaches with fantastic ocean life and activities. Locals are friendly and kind, and in recent years the Police are much less bribery-happy.
  
 
=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
 
=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">(date last confirmed correct)</span>'''
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'''Correct as of: <span style="color:red">March 2018</span>'''
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==Travel Visa for {{PAGENAME}}==
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Virtually all nationalities can get the visa on arrival at any border crossing. It appears you can either pay in Mozambique's currency, the Metical, or whatever currency the country you are coming from uses - i.e if you are coming from [[South Africa]] you can use Rand to pay.<br/>
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The price of the Visa seems to change a bit based on Nationality and which border you are at, recently it was <price cost="75" currency="USD" /> coming from [[Swaziland]].
  
 
==Required Paperwork==  
 
==Required Paperwork==  
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* Passport of registered owner.
''List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies''
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* [[Drivers license]] of registered owner.
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* Original [[vehicle registration]].
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* (OPTIONAL) [[Carnet de Passage]]
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(no copies are required)
  
 
==Process at border==
 
==Process at border==
''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
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* Get yourself stamped in at Immigration.
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* Go to Customs to get a temporary import for the vehicle. Using the [[vehicle registration]] the officer will write out an import form, valid for one month.
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* If you have a [[Carnet de Passage]], you don't need the import form and you pay nothing.
  
 
==Cost of entry==
 
==Cost of entry==
''State the cost for a vehicle to enter''
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The Temporary Import Permit or the Carnet entry are both free. <br/>
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You will be required to buy mandatory 3rd party insurance specific to Mozambique, cost is <price cost="20" currency="USD" /> for a 4x4 for one month.<br/>
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There will be an office at the border selling it.
  
 
==Permitted length of stay==
 
==Permitted length of stay==
''State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle''
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The standard temp import permit is one month.
  
 
==Extension of stay==
 
==Extension of stay==
''Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.''
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Unknown if it can be extended.
  
 
==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
 
==Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country==
''Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.'' <br />
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Uncertain, though it seems if you came back before the temp import expired nobody would be the wiser.
''Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.''
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==Exiting with a vehicle==
 
==Exiting with a vehicle==
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
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* Get yourself stamped out at Immigration.
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* Get your [[Carnet de Passage]] stamped out if you have one, or cancel your temporary import permit.
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All should be free, do not pay for this.
  
 
=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=  
 
=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=  
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==Vehicle insurance requirements==
 
==Vehicle insurance requirements==
''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
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You will be required to buy mandatory 3rd party insurance specific to Mozambique at the border.
  
 
==Cost of vehicle insurance==
 
==Cost of vehicle insurance==
''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
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<price cost="20" currency="USD" /> for a 4x4 for one month.
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==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
 
==Where to purchase vehicle insurance==
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
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At the border there will be an office / shack selling the insurance.
  
 
==Driving license==
 
==Driving license==
''State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.''
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Anything from your home country will be accepted.
  
 
==Driving side of road==
 
==Driving side of road==
Left.<br />
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Right. <br/>
 
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RHD vehicles are allowed without problem.
LHD vehicles can be driven in {{PAGENAME}}.
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==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
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You probably need two safety triangles, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher. It's a good idea to have them to avoid bribery.
(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
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==Roads==
 
==Roads==
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===General Road quality===
 
===General Road quality===
''Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.''
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Roads vary greatly in Mozambique. There are many new highways in excellent condition. There are also lots of old broken-up roads with massive potholes and make for some very slow going, especially in the North of the country. If you want to find remote beaches, expect a lot of sand driving.
  
 
===Road signs===
 
===Road signs===
''Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.''
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Road signs do exist and usually show the distances to the next few upcoming towns. These are improving quickly.
  
 
===Toll roads===
 
===Toll roads===
''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
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None, though maybe the massive new bridge in Maputo will be tolled when it's finished.
  
 
==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
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Bribery is getting less common, though it does still happen often enough. The easiest way to avoid this is to be polite, but don't speak Portuguese. Smile a lot and be sorry about it, but you simply don't understand.
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See the [[bribery tips]] page for other advice.
  
 
==Checkpoints==
 
==Checkpoints==
''describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.''
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There are checkpoints and random stops where Police, Military and Customs will check your paperwork. Don't pay at any of these. Stay friendly and polite. Never use your mobile phone or camera at check points, don't get rude or impatient. There is no reason to pay money.
  
 
==Traveling with pets==
 
==Traveling with pets==
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
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Unknown, though it can and has been done as recently as 2017.
  
 
=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Gas price in {{PAGENAME}} and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">October 2012</span>'''<br />
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'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">March 2018</span>'''<br />
  
 
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
 
==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
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Stations are common and always have both diesel and gasoline. Shortages are not common, though you probably want to fill up whenever you are at half a tank to be sure.
''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
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==Gas and Diesel Quality==
 
==Gas and Diesel Quality==
''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
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Safe to assume the quality is not great. Sulphur content it probably high in diesel.
''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
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=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
=Safety and Security Considerations=
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==Driving at night==
 
==Driving at night==
''Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.''
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Driving at night is not recommended due to the risk of violence or bandits. There can also be armed robbery on the roads in remote places and some even place bogus road blocks. Also watch out for cars without lights, animals, people and everything else you can imagine on the roads.
  
 
==Vehicle parking==
 
==Vehicle parking==
''Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night.''
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Vehicles can be parked on the streets and usually are safe. At night try to park in compounds or other known safe zones
''If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.''
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==Special driving considerations==
 
==Special driving considerations==
''A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).'' <br/>
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Expect the unexpected at all times. Literally anything is possible from potholes and speed bumps to kids playing on the road and vehicles being re-built right in the traffic lane. Drive defensively at all times.
''List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.''
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==Security advisories and information==
 
==Security advisories and information==
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
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Camping is common along the beach, virtually all resorts offer it, and there are plenty of dedicated campgrounds that are cheap and beautiful. <br />
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
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Wildcamping is possible in remote areas, and should be no problem.
''Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.''
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==Camping guide books==
 
==Camping guide books==
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==Drinking water==
 
==Drinking water==
''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
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It's not recommended to drink tap water - filter it or buy bottles.
''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
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=Navigation=
 
=Navigation=
 
==Paper maps==
 
==Paper maps==
Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
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Reise Know-How are among the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in {{PAGENAME}}
<al>098698762X</al>
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{{paper_maps_country}}
 
{{paper_maps_country}}
  
 
==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
Tracks4Africa are the undisputed best GPS maps for Africa.<br/>
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* [http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ Garmin Open Street Maps] has excellent coverage of all roads - highways and cities.
Tracks4Africa is an SD Card for Garmin GPS, and contain Routable turn-by-turn maps with 809,000 kms of roads and over 129,000 points of interest.
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* Tracks4Africa is an SD Card for Garmin GPS, and contain Routable turn-by-turn maps with 809,000 kms of roads and over 129,000 points of interest.
 
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'''MAPS.ME'''
 
MAPS.ME is a free mobile app for iOS, Android and BlackBerry that provides offline maps of 345 countries [https://maps.me/en/home]
 
  
 
==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
 
* [http://ioverlander.com/ iOverlander] is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
 
  
 
=Special Overland Travel interests=
 
=Special Overland Travel interests=
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
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''List special spots here.''
  
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=

Revision as of 19:44, 19 October 2018

East Africa > Mozambique Currency to display:

Visiting Mozambique

Mozambique is well known for it's tropical beaches with fantastic ocean life and activities. Locals are friendly and kind, and in recent years the Police are much less bribery-happy.

Entering Mozambique with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: March 2018

Travel Visa for Mozambique

Virtually all nationalities can get the visa on arrival at any border crossing. It appears you can either pay in Mozambique's currency, the Metical, or whatever currency the country you are coming from uses - i.e if you are coming from South Africa you can use Rand to pay.
The price of the Visa seems to change a bit based on Nationality and which border you are at, recently it was $75.00 USD coming from Swaziland.

Required Paperwork

(no copies are required)

Process at border

  • Get yourself stamped in at Immigration.
  • Go to Customs to get a temporary import for the vehicle. Using the vehicle registration the officer will write out an import form, valid for one month.
  • If you have a Carnet de Passage, you don't need the import form and you pay nothing.

Cost of entry

The Temporary Import Permit or the Carnet entry are both free.
You will be required to buy mandatory 3rd party insurance specific to Mozambique, cost is $20.00 USD for a 4x4 for one month.
There will be an office at the border selling it.

Permitted length of stay

The standard temp import permit is one month.

Extension of stay

Unknown if it can be extended.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Uncertain, though it seems if you came back before the temp import expired nobody would be the wiser.

Exiting with a vehicle

  • Get yourself stamped out at Immigration.
  • Get your Carnet de Passage stamped out if you have one, or cancel your temporary import permit.

All should be free, do not pay for this.

Driving in Mozambique

Recommended books for Overlanding in Mozambique

Lonely Planet Zambia, Mozambique & Malawi (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Zambia, Mozambique & Malawi (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Mary Fitzpatrick, Michael Grosberg,...
From $13.99 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
Zimbabwe And Mozambique Handbook With Malawi: The Trav...
Zimbabwe And Mozambique Handbook With Malawi: The Trav...
by Sebastian Ballard
From $click on Amazon

Travel insurance for Mozambique

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements

You will be required to buy mandatory 3rd party insurance specific to Mozambique at the border.

Cost of vehicle insurance

$20.00 USD for a 4x4 for one month.


Where to purchase vehicle insurance

At the border there will be an office / shack selling the insurance.

Driving license

Anything from your home country will be accepted.

Driving side of road

Right.
RHD vehicles are allowed without problem.

Mandatory items in vehicle

You probably need two safety triangles, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher. It's a good idea to have them to avoid bribery.

Roads

General Road quality

Roads vary greatly in Mozambique. There are many new highways in excellent condition. There are also lots of old broken-up roads with massive potholes and make for some very slow going, especially in the North of the country. If you want to find remote beaches, expect a lot of sand driving.

Road signs

Road signs do exist and usually show the distances to the next few upcoming towns. These are improving quickly.

Toll roads

None, though maybe the massive new bridge in Maputo will be tolled when it's finished.

Bribery in Mozambique

Bribery is getting less common, though it does still happen often enough. The easiest way to avoid this is to be polite, but don't speak Portuguese. Smile a lot and be sorry about it, but you simply don't understand.

See the bribery tips page for other advice.

Checkpoints

There are checkpoints and random stops where Police, Military and Customs will check your paperwork. Don't pay at any of these. Stay friendly and polite. Never use your mobile phone or camera at check points, don't get rude or impatient. There is no reason to pay money.

Traveling with pets

Unknown, though it can and has been done as recently as 2017.

Gas price in Mozambique and Diesel price in Mozambique

Last updated: March 2018

Currency and unit to display:

Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded Error in price tag: 'MZN' is not a known currency.
Diesel Error in price tag: 'MZN' is not a known currency.

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

Stations are common and always have both diesel and gasoline. Shortages are not common, though you probably want to fill up whenever you are at half a tank to be sure.

Gas and Diesel Quality

Safe to assume the quality is not great. Sulphur content it probably high in diesel.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Driving at night is not recommended due to the risk of violence or bandits. There can also be armed robbery on the roads in remote places and some even place bogus road blocks. Also watch out for cars without lights, animals, people and everything else you can imagine on the roads.

Vehicle parking

Vehicles can be parked on the streets and usually are safe. At night try to park in compounds or other known safe zones

Special driving considerations

Expect the unexpected at all times. Literally anything is possible from potholes and speed bumps to kids playing on the road and vehicles being re-built right in the traffic lane. Drive defensively at all times.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Mozambique

Camping is common along the beach, virtually all resorts offer it, and there are plenty of dedicated campgrounds that are cheap and beautiful.
Wildcamping is possible in remote areas, and should be no problem.

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

It's not recommended to drink tap water - filter it or buy bottles.

Navigation

Paper maps

Reise Know-How are among the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Mozambique

Mozambique And Malawi 2016 : Rip & Waterproof Map By R...
Mozambique And Malawi 2016 : Rip & Waterproof Map By R...
by Reise Know-How Verlag
From $9.03 on Amazon
Nonfiction Reading And Writing Workshop Springboard: A...
Nonfiction Reading And Writing Workshop Springboard: A...
by National Geographic Learning
From $14.95 on Amazon
Malawi& Mozambique1:900,000/1,900,000 (international T...
Malawi& Mozambique1:900,000/1,900,000 (international T...
by International Travel maps
From $10.36 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Southern Africa (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Southern Africa (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Anthony Ham, James Bainbridge, Lucy...
From $17.30 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Mozambique

  • Garmin Open Street Maps has excellent coverage of all roads - highways and cities.
  • Tracks4Africa is an SD Card for Garmin GPS, and contain Routable turn-by-turn maps with 809,000 kms of roads and over 129,000 points of interest.
Gps Map Of Africa
Gps Map Of Africa
From $click on Amazon

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Mozambique

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Special Overland Travel interests

List special spots here.

Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Mozambique

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.


Helpful External links

Add any helpful external links here.