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Mozambique Work Visa
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Mozambique is a state in southeastern Africa. It is a land of rich culture, vibrant nightlife, and a tropical atmosphere. If you are considering Mozambique as your workplace, you need to apply for the Mozambique Work Visa.
How to get a Mozambique Work Visa?
If you want to enter Mozambique for employment purposes, you need to apply for a Mozambique Work Visa. It is issued for a single entry for a stay of up to 30 days, and it can be extended for up to 60-days. If you want to work in the state for more than 60-days, you need to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit at the Immigration Services office in Mozambique after arrival.
You also need to apply for the work permit to work in Mozambique legally. It has a quota-based system for issuing work permits. However, you need the following document to obtain a work permit, if you are applying within the quota.
- A completed work permit application form (two)
- Valid passport or travel document
- Employment contract (Three copies)
- An operating license
- A document granted by the tax authority stating that the company is obedient with its duty to pay the appropriate taxes
- A document from the INSS (National Institute of Social Security) verifying the company is appreciative with relevant regulations for social security support
- Proof of the payment of application fee
If you do not fall under the specified quota for work permits, you need some additional documents.
1. A judgment from the Labor Union Committee
2. A certificate that shows professional or academic qualifications
3. Details about your relevant professional experience
4. A certificate of equivalence
What are the steps to obtaining a Mozambique Work Permit?
The following are the steps of obtaining a work permit for Mozambique.
1. Getting a certificate of equivalence from the Mozambique Ministry of Education
2. Get a work authorization by submitting the relevant documents to the Mozambique embassy or consulate.
3. Apply for a work visa
4. Travel to Mozambique
5. Apply for a Temporary Residence Permit
What are the requirements for a Mozambique Work Visa?
You need the following documents to obtain a Mozambique Work Visa.
- A completed Mozambique Work Visa Application form
- Valid passport or travel document
- Passport size photos
- Proof that shows your qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Employment contract from the employer in Mozambique
- Motivational letter
- Criminal Record Certificate
- Evidence that shows enough financial means i.e., bank statement
- Evidence that shows accommodation in Mozambique i.e., accommodation address
- Authorization or permission to work
- Medical certificate
- Evidence of the payment of the visa fee
- Marital status (If any)
What will be the processing time for the Mozambique Work Visa?
It will take between 7 to 90 days for the Mozambique visa processing.
What will be the cost of the Mozambique Work Visa?
We cannot mention a fixed visa cost here because the total cost of Mozambique Work Visa (including work permit & residence permit) is dependent on your job type and your company.
If you want to study in Mozambique, all you need is to apply for a Mozambique Study Visa.
Visa Information Tool
Destination:
Mozambique
Visa:
Work