Money & duty free for Mozambique
Exchange rates:
US DollarC$1 = US$0.75
€1 = US$1.04
£1 = US$1.24
Rand
C$1 = R10.54
€1 = R14.71
£1 = R17.55
US$1 = R14.14
Pound Sterling
C$1 = £0.6
€1 = £0.84
US$1 = £0.81
Euro
C$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
Mozambique Metical (MZN; symbol MT) = 100 centavos. Banknotes are in denominations of MT 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of MT 10, 5, 2 and 1, as well as 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 centavos. Coins below 50 centavos are rarely used in daily transactions.
Credit cards are accepted at major hotels, restaurants, and shops in cities such as Maputo, Beira, and other tourist hubs. Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly accepted cards. However, outside urban centres and in smaller establishments, cash is generally required.
ATMs are widely available in cities and larger towns, and many accept international cards and dispense Mozambican meticais. Travellers should be cautious of withdrawal limits and occasional service outages. It is advisable to notify your bank of your travel plans to avoid card issues.
Travellers must declare if they are carrying more than US$5,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) when entering or leaving Mozambique. For local currency, amounts over 10,000 Mozambican meticais must also be declared.
Mozambique duty free
The following goods may be imported into Mozambique without incurring customs duty:
• 400 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco (aged 18 and over).
• 1L of spirits and 2.25L of wine (aged 18 and over).
• 50ml of perfume.
• The total cost of the above must be less than US$ 200.
Banned imports include pornographic materials, certain controlled substances (including narcotics), and firearms. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
Anyone planning to export goods from Mozambique should check with the Customs Services to ensure compliance with export regulations. Certain goods, including cultural artifacts, endangered species, and specific agricultural products, may require special permits or be subject to restrictions.
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