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Mozambique

At a Glance

Capital Maputo
Language Portuguese (official); Emakhuwa
Population 25,303,113 (July 2015 est.)
GDP Total $33.19 billion (2015 est.)
GDP Per Capita $1,200 (2015 est.)
Assessing Travel and Visa Obligations

 

When traveling to Mozambique, your nationality and the types of activities you will conduct during your trip will determine whether you may travel lawfully as a business visitor or if you require a work permit. Please seek advice from your immigration counsel if you are uncertain about the specific types of activities that constitute business or work.

 

Traveling for Business

 

What types of activities may I engage in as a business visitor?

As a business visitor to Mozambique, you may engage in the activities below. While this list is not exhaustive and other activities could qualify as business, you may:

  • » Attend business meetings
  • » Buy goods for sale outside the country
  • » Tour a company facility
  • » Register a company

 

If I qualify as a business visitor, do I need a visa for Mozambique?

Most foreign nationals, including nationals of the United States and most European countries, will be required to obtain a Business Visa from a Mozambican Consulate or Embassy prior to travel. Nationals of select countries, including South Africa and Botswana, may be eligible for visa waiver status, which allows visitors to enter and conduct business activities without a visa. Please verify your eligibility for visa waiver status prior to travel.

 

Working in Mozambique

 

What types of activities require a work permit?

The activities below, whether paid or unpaid, generally constitute work under Mozambican law. This list is not exhaustive, and many other professional activities are considered work in Mozambique, even if conducted for a short duration.

  • » Technical repairs
  • » Maintenance
  • » Installation

 

If I am traveling to Mozambique for work, what type of work permit do I need?

The requirements for a work permit depend on your qualifications, on the nature and duration of your work, and on whether your employer has an entity in Mozambique. The most common form of work authorization in Mozambique is the Work Permit and Work Visa. Work authorizations are restricted by the National Quota System, which limits recruitment of foreign employees according to the size of the organization. Work Permits may be issued as either:

  • » In-Quota Work Permit Communication
  • » Out-of-Quota Work Permit Authorization

 

Is it possible to be exempted from work permit requirements?

Mozambique does not offer work authorization exemptions on the basis of industry or nationality.

 

What else should I know?

 

Inevitably, the legal and strategic considerations impacting visa selection, as well as visa waiver and work authorization eligibility, entail the careful consideration of many factors. We recommend that you consult with your immigration counsel before taking any course of action.

 

Copyright © 2020 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Government immigration agencies often change their policies and practices without notice; please consult an immigration professional for up-to-date information. This document does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. BAL maintains comprehensive immigration information and processing specifics for our clients.


News and Events

28 Apr 20

COVID-19: State of emergency declared, visa changes implemented

COVID-19 Mozambique

5 Sep 19

New fee schedule introduced

Mozambique

8 May 19

Influx of foreign nationals leads to processing delays

Mozambique

28 Mar 19

Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists

Mozambique

12 Feb 19

Deadlines approaching for annual reporting requirements

Mozambique

19 Sep 18

Foreign residents reminded of duty to report changes

Mozambique

18 Apr 18

National minimum wage increases take effect

Mozambique

3 Apr 18

Mozambique and Kenya agreed to remove visas

Kenya Mozambique

29 Mar 18

Increased scrutiny of employers continues as interior minister...

Mozambique

16 Mar 18

Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists

Mozambique

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At a Glance

Capital Maputo
Language Portuguese (official); Emakhuwa
Population 25,303,113 (July 2015 est.)
GDP Total $33.19 billion (2015 est.)
GDP Per Capita $1,200 (2015 est.)

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  • Overseas Security Advisory Council

Related News

  • COVID-19: State of emergency declared, visa changes implemented

    MOZAMBIQUE   28 Apr 20

  • New fee schedule introduced

    MOZAMBIQUE   5 Sep 19

  • Influx of foreign nationals leads to processing delays

    MOZAMBIQUE   8 May 19

  • Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists

    MOZAMBIQUE   28 Mar 19

  • Deadlines approaching for annual reporting requirements

    MOZAMBIQUE   12 Feb 19

  • Foreign residents reminded of duty to report changes

    MOZAMBIQUE   19 Sep 18

  • National minimum wage increases take effect

    MOZAMBIQUE   18 Apr 18

  • Mozambique and Kenya agreed to remove visas

    KENYA, MOZAMBIQUE   3 Apr 18

  • Increased scrutiny of employers continues as interior minister...

    MOZAMBIQUE   29 Mar 18

  • Deadline approaches for submission of annual employee lists

    MOZAMBIQUE   16 Mar 18

  • College hit with hefty fine for immigration violations

    MOZAMBIQUE   2 Mar 18

  • Mozambique increases visa fees in South Africa

    MOZAMBIQUE, SOUTH AFRICA   25 Jan 18

  • Government publishes year-to-date refused-entry statistics

    MOZAMBIQUE   30 Oct 17

  • Mozambique updates immigration procedures for work permit holders

    MOZAMBIQUE   25 Oct 17

  • Directorate of Migration under probe for corruption

    MOZAMBIQUE   27 Sep 17

  • Government intensifies audits of employers for compliance

    MOZAMBIQUE   3 Jul 17

  • New national minimum wage levels released

    MOZAMBIQUE   25 Apr 17

  • Deadline approaches for employers to submit annual employee...

    MOZAMBIQUE   21 Mar 17

  • Oil company’s workers suspended for improper documentation

    MOZAMBIQUE   9 Mar 17

  • Government expands audits of employers for compliance

    MOZAMBIQUE   20 Feb 17

  • Government auditing employers for compliance

    MOZAMBIQUE   22 Dec 16

  • Implementation of new work permit regulations coming soon

    MOZAMBIQUE   1 Nov 16

  • Agreement reached on mutually preferential visa regime

    ANGOLA, MOZAMBIQUE   19 Oct 16

  • New work permit regulations to take effect in...

    MOZAMBIQUE   16 Sep 16

  • Government approves changes to work permit regulations

    MOZAMBIQUE   27 Jul 16

  • Authorities suspend granting of citizenship to foreign nationals

    MOZAMBIQUE   23 May 16

  • New national minimum wage levels released

    MOZAMBIQUE   6 May 16

  • Consultative Labor Commission agrees to new national minimum...

    MOZAMBIQUE   25 Apr 16

  • Deadline approaches for employers to submit annual Mozambican...

    MOZAMBIQUE   28 Mar 16

  • Authorities enforcing new restrictions on border-issued visas

    MOZAMBIQUE   23 Jun 15

  • Stricter quota enforcement sought on hiring of foreign...

    MOZAMBIQUE   17 Dec 14

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