Mozambique Work Visa

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.