Uganda and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to exempt citizens of both countries from visa requirements, a move expected to enhance travel and trade.
The agreement, formalized during the second session of the Joint Permanent Commission in Kampala, applies to holders of diplomatic, service, official, and ordinary passports from both nations.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, highlighted the significance of the visa exemption in promoting economic growth through the free movement of people and goods.
“Trade is about the movement of goods and people. Restricting this movement limits the potential for economic progress. This MOU will also facilitate the transfer of expertise between our nations,” Mulimba said.
Mozambique now joins several African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, and Botswana, whose citizens are exempt from paying Uganda’s $50 visa fee.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts across Africa to remove visa barriers and stimulate intra-continental trade.
