MOZAMBIQUE has begun issuing tourist visas at the country’s main borders and at Maputo airport, the nation’s top tourism official said on Monday. “The measure is aimed at increasing tourism in our country, which has made a significant contribution to the national economy,” said national tourism director Antonio Saia. Although called a tourist visa, Saia said it “is not only for the man in shorts and sunglasses, but also for business people for instance.” The visa issued at the border is no different from visas issued by an embassy or consulate, Saia said. “In order to get this visa, one will have to comply with same traditional requirements applied at Mozambican diplomatic missions anywhere,” he said. – AFP