Work visas
Mozambican Work Visa & DIRE
The route for foreign nationals taking up paid employment in Mozambique, combining a work visa with labour authorisation and a residence permit (DIRE).
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Quota percentages, the post-arrival registration window (often cited as 30 days), permit validity and fees come from third-party immigration guides, not verified official pages. The administering bodies (Ministry of Labour / INEP, SENAMI) should be confirmed. Verify the current work-visa and DIRE process and quotas with SENAMI and the Ministry of Labour before publishing figures.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Mozambique government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Work Visa (Visto de Trabalho) + DIRE residence permit
- Route type
- Employer-sponsored work and residence route
- Sponsor
- Mozambican employer with labour authorisation
- Residence document
- DIRE, obtained after arrival
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Mozambican employer
- Workers filling roles within the employer's permitted foreign-worker quota
Requirements
- Labour authorisation obtained by the employer from the Ministry of Labour
- Valid passport and job/employment documentation
- Registration with SENAMI after arrival to obtain the DIRE
- Compliance with foreign-worker quota limits for the employer
What you can do
- Take up the authorised paid employment with the sponsoring employer
- Reside in Mozambique for the permitted period using the DIRE
- Renew the DIRE as required while employment continues
How to apply
- Employer secures labour authorisation from the Ministry of Labour
- Apply for the work visa before travel
- Enter Mozambique and register with SENAMI within the required period after arrival
- Obtain the DIRE residence and identification document
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.