Visas for the UK
You can apply for a visa at the Visa Application Centre managed by VFS/FedEx. This is located at:
Avenida das Forças Populares de Liberação de Moçambique (FPLM), 1864, Maputo. Tel: +258 21 462 432/433
The Visa Application Centre is open Monday to Friday 08:00 – 15:00. It is closed on public holidays.
VFS sends visa applications to the UK Border Agency at the British High Commission in Pretoria. UK Border Agency officials take the decision on your application.
Before making an application, please visit the VFS website. This provides detailed information about how to apply for a visa. You can also call VFS on their information line: + 27 82 234 4450 (in English & Portuguese)
For information on different categories of visa, visit the UK Border Agency Visa Services website:
If you need further help with your application or advice about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. The British High Commission in Maputo cannot advise you on visa applications.
UK: Destination of choice
Important changes for South African visitors to the UK
With effect from 3 March, South African passport holders will require a visa in order to visit or transit the United Kingdom. For more information, visit: VFS Global website