Africa :
Mozambique


Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Mozambique

Ambassador: Mr. Tian Guangfeng 
Address: Avenue Julius Nyerere No. 3142, Maputo, Mozambique, Caixa Postal 4668
Tel: +258-21-491560
Fax: +258-21-491196
Email: emb.chi@tvcabo.co.mz   


 Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office
Counselor: Mr. Liu Xiaohui
Address: Avenue Kenneth Kaunda 1096, Maputo (C.P. 2545)
Tel: +258-21-485454, 494384, 495133
Fax: +258-21-490306
Email: mz@mofcom.gov.cn
Website: http://mz2.mofcom.gov.cn/index.shtml (Portuguese)


 Consular Office
Tel: +258-21-491560-211
The information of all sections of Chinese embassy in Mozambique

Sections Information
The Residence of the Embassy Tel: +258-21-491560-225
Political Office Tel: +258-21-491560-220
Defense Attaché Office Tel: +258-21-491560-219
Cultural Office Tel: +258-21-491560-212
Consular Office Tel: +258-21-491560-211
Administrative Office Tel: +258-21-491560-203
Duty Room (24 hours) Tel: +258-21-491560-200
+258-823262380

 Brief Intro
Mozambique is located in the east seashore of Africa with 3/5 of its land area being plateaus and mountains (1/5 is plain area). The plain in northeastern Mozambique is one of the largest plains in the continent. It has tropical savanna climate with warm and humid season (October to March), cool and dry season (April to September).  
Neighboring Countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland
Land Area: about 799,380 square kilometers (308,642 square miles)
Capital: Maputo     
Time: It is 2 hours earlier than GMT and 6 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Official Language: Portuguese   
Major Religions: indigenous religions, Christianism, Islam      
Currency: centavo, metical  


 Public Holidays:
New Year (January 1), Mozambican Heroes' Day (February 3), Day of Mozambican Women (April 7), Labor Day (May 1), Independence Day (June 25), Victory Day (September 7), Day of the Armed Forces of Mozambique (September 25), National Family Day (December 25)


 Notices for Going to Mozambique
1. Administrations of the issue of visa: Mozambican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Bureau as well as its embassies and consulates in other countries. 
2. Major types of visa and stay duration permitted or validities:

Residence Visa 30 days of stay duration (can be extended to 60 days)
Travel Visa Within 90 days
Transit Visa Terms of validity: 7 days
Visitor Visa Valid 15 days at least (can be extended to 90 days)
Business Visa Valid 30 days (can be extended to 90 days)
Student Visa Valid 12 months (extension allowed )
Work Visa Valid 30 days (can be extended to 60 days)

3. People with residence permits or from countries having visa abolition agreement with Mozambique can enter the country without visas. Those holding residence visas can apply for residence permit which can be valid 1 year and renewed.

4. Local immigration bureau should be informed in advance of any changes about foreign citizens' affiliation, personal information and dwelling. Or they will be fined.

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