How long can a US citizen stay in Mozambique?

Tourist Visa. You may apply for this eVisa if your purpose of travel is tourism, holiday or vacation, including to visit our beautiful beaches or tasting our amazing prawns for a duration of 90 days or less.

Programmes/Mozambique/Residence Permit (DIRE)

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Residence Permit (DIRE)

MozambiqueInvestor Visahigh confidence

Standard Mozambique rates General residence permit. Maputo is main expat hub. Low cost.

Investment

Employment or business registration

Processing

4 months

Min stay

183 days/year

Tax rate

Standard Mozambique rates%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo

Interest

Low

Trend

Cooling -33%

Demand score24/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

Citizenship path10 years

Dual citizenshipNo

Remote workNo

Healthcare includedNo

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

DIRE residence permit; can lapse with extended absence - genuine residence expected - verify

low confidence

Highlights

General residence permit
Pathway to permanent residency
Maputo as expat hub
Low cost of living
English widely spoken

What could change

Economic fluctuations may affect residency stability.

Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Mozambique applies standard tax rates; non-residents are taxed only on local income.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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