Mozambique•AfricaWork Visa (Short-term, up to 90 days)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term work visa for employment contracts up to 90 days. Requires work authorization from Ministry of Labor and employer sponsorship.
Short-term work visa for temporary employment assignments lasting up to 90 days. Requires Mozambican employer sponsorship and work authorization from Ministry of Labor.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent color photographs
Employment contract
Signed contract from Mozambican employer
Educational credentials
Degree certificates and transcripts
Curriculum vitae
Detailed work history
Police clearance
Certificate of discharge authenticated by Foreign Affairs
Proof of qualifications
Documentation of professional qualifications
Sponsor Documents
Work authorization letter
Approval from Ministry of Labor
Company registration
Proof of business registration
Financial statements
Company accounts/tax compliance
Company employee list
Certified list with foreign worker ratios
Tax compliance statement
From tax authority
Social security statement
From Institute of Social Security
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Advantages
- Allows temporary employment
- Flexible for short assignments
- Can be extended if authorization permits
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Limited to 90 days
- Quota system applies (5-20% foreign workers)
- Complex application process
Application Process
Employer applies for work permit
Mozambican employer submits to Ministry of Labor
Receive work authorization
Get approval letter from Labor Ministry
Apply at embassy
Use authorization letter to apply for work visa
Submit documents
Provide all required documentation
Pay visa fee
Pay application fee
Collect visa
Retrieve approved work visa
Application Forms
Work Visa Application Form
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