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| Status | B-2 visitor visa |
|---|---|
| Visa or authorization | B-2 visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate |
| Where to apply | Online DS-160 form, then an interview |
| Fees and processing | Set by the US government: check the official site |
| Arrival | Inspection by US Customs and Border Protection at the airport |
Mozambique is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a Mozambican passport holder needs a B-2 visitor visa for a holiday in Manhattan or anywhere else in the United States. There is no visa-free route for this passport. The application starts with the online DS-160 form, followed by an interview at a US embassy or consulate. Plan the interview before booking travel. This site does not issue visas.
What the status means
Mozambique is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so a Mozambican passport holder needs a B-2 visitor visa for tourism, family visits or a short holiday in New York. The visa is applied for before travel, not at the airport, and it is what a Customs and Border Protection officer looks for on arrival. Every applicant attends an interview in person.
A visa does not guarantee entry. The officer at the port of entry decides how long a visitor may stay, and that decision is recorded electronically. The B-2 is for temporary visits: tourism, seeing family, attending a conference as an observer or receiving medical treatment. Work, study and long stays need another category. Be ready to explain the purpose of the trip and the plan to leave.
Before you fly and on arrival
Complete the DS-160 online and keep the confirmation page. Pay the application fee through the official route on travel.state.gov, then book an appointment at a US embassy or consulate, including the post serving Mozambique. Bring the passport, the confirmation page, a photo if required and documents about the trip. Appointment availability changes, so check the official site before fixing flight dates.
Flights land at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia or Newark Liberty. After landing, travelers pass through Customs and Border Protection, where officers review the passport, the visa and the purpose of the trip. Have the address of the first stay in Manhattan ready, plus a return or onward ticket. Queues vary by arrival time. Check the airport site for terminals and allow time for the transfer into the city.
Staying in Manhattan
A hotel reservation helps at the border and at check-in. Carry a printed or offline copy of the booking with the Manhattan address, the name on the reservation and the stay dates. Be able to describe the plans: museums, parks, theaters, walking routes and how the trip is funded. Keep return travel plans within reach, since officers may ask about the journey home or onward travel.
From the airports, options include taxis, for-hire cars, buses and trains; compare them on arrival and check the current fare before setting off. Manhattan addresses are grid-based, so note the cross streets. Leave the passport and visa in the hotel safe and carry a copy or phone photo. Subway service changes are common at weekends, so check the transit authority site before a late trip.
Longer stays, work and study
The B-2 covers tourism and short family visits, not employment or a full course of study. Mozambican citizens who plan to work, take a paid role, study at a university or stay for months need the visa category that matches the purpose, applied for with the DS-160 and an interview. US immigration law sets the rules for each category. Read the descriptions on travel.state.gov before applying.
Some categories require supporting documents from a school or employer, and some need an approved petition before the visa interview. Requirements and appointment waits change, so check the official site for the current sequence. A traveler who is unsure which category fits should ask the consulate before submitting an application. This site offers travel guidance only and does not issue visas or give legal advice.
How to apply for a visitor visa
- Fill in the DS-160 online for the B-2 visitor visa using the passport details.
- Pay the visa application fee through the official route on travel.state.gov and keep the receipt.
- Book an interview at the US embassy or consulate serving Mozambique, checking current waits.
- Attend with the passport, the DS-160 confirmation page and documents about the trip.
- Wait for the passport to come back with the visa, then check the printed details.
- Fly to New York and present the passport and visa to Customs and Border Protection.
Documents to carry
- Passport with the B-2 visa inside
- DS-160 confirmation page, printed or saved offline
- Hotel booking showing the Manhattan address and stay dates
- Return or onward ticket and a short printed itinerary
- Travel insurance details and emergency contacts
Mozambican citizens: questions
Do Mozambican citizens need a visa for a holiday in Manhattan?
Yes. Mozambique is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a Mozambican passport holder needs a B-2 visitor visa for a holiday in Manhattan or anywhere in the United States. Apply with the DS-160 form and attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate before booking travel and paying for flights.
Can Mozambican citizens enter the United States without a visa?
No. Mozambique is not in the Visa Waiver Program, and there is no visa-free route for a Mozambican passport. A B-2 visitor visa is required for tourism, family visits and short trips. Start with the online DS-160 form, then book the interview. Check travel.state.gov for the current procedure.
Where do Mozambican citizens apply for a US visitor visa?
Applications go through a US embassy or consulate, and the post serving Mozambique handles interviews for residents there. Start with the DS-160 online, pay the fee through the official route, then book the appointment. Confirm the correct post on travel.state.gov, since procedures and appointment waits change.
What should Mozambican citizens show at a New York airport?
Present the passport with the visa and be ready to explain the trip. Officers may ask about the Manhattan address, the length of stay, funding and the return plan, so keep the hotel booking and onward ticket at hand. The officer decides how long a visitor may stay at entry.
Can Mozambican citizens work or study in the US on a B-2 visa?
No. A B-2 covers tourism, family visits and short trips, not employment or a full course of study. Work and study need the visa category that matches the purpose, and some categories require a petition from the employer or school before the interview. Check travel.state.gov.
Where will you stay in Manhattan?
Midtown for a first visit, SoHo or the West Village for character, the Upper West Side for the park. Live prices for your dates open in the IMPT app.
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