Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Provides entry and protection in Mozambique for individuals fleeing persecution, conflict, or natural disasters, allowing them to seek asylum or humanitarian assistance under international and national laws.
Eligibility: Individuals with a well-founded fear of persecution, fleeing conflict, generalized violence, or requiring urgent humanitarian assistance are eligible. Application typically made upon arrival or with the National Institute for Refugee Support (INAR).
Processing Time: ~180 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Summary: This visa facilitates entry for those seeking international protection in Mozambique due to persecution, conflict, or humanitarian crises. Eligibility requires proving a well-founded fear or urgent humanitarian need. The main benefit is legal protection and temporary residence.