Category: Residency Visa / Residence Permit
Overview: Mozambique's Residency Visa/Permit (DIRE) allows foreign nationals long-term stay for work, investment, retirement, or family reunification. It grants legal resident status, access to public services, and facilitates integration into the local economy and society.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a valid purpose (e.g., employment, investment, retirement, family ties), stable financial means, a clean criminal record, and meet health requirements for long-term stay.
Processing Time: ~90 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
Official Government Page: https://www.migracao.gov.mz/
Summary: The Mozambique Residency Visa (DIRE) allows foreigners to live and work long-term for various purposes. Key eligibility includes financial stability and a clean record. It offers legal residency and a pathway to deeper integration.