Republic of Mozambique vs Togolese Republic
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Republic of Mozambique
Mozambique now publishes its main eVisa and eTA categories through the official SENAMI platform launched in February 2026. The public route set is strongest for short stays, business travel, investment, humanitarian assistance and oil-and-gas work, with route-specific document lists, payment channels and arrival-check instructions on the official portal.
- Official portal
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Currency
- Mozambican metical
Togolese Republic
Togo publishes official eVisa and immigration-formality guidance through Togo Voyage, and residence-card, visa and nationality services through DGDN and the national service-public platform. The current Visa Atlas packet covers tourist/business eVisa, immigration visa, professional visa, temporary, student, ordinary, privileged and retiree residence cards, plus reintegration into Togolese nationality. Visa on arrival and express visas are suspended according to Togo Voyage, so applicants should use the official online channels before travel or residence-card filing.
- Official portal
- Government of Togo
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
How Republic of Mozambique and Togolese Republic differ
| Dimension | Republic of Mozambique | Togolese Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 8 | 9 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 2 | 7 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 1 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Work Visa for Oil and Gas | Privileged Residence Card |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | Portuguese | French |
| Currency | Mozambican metical | West African CFA franc |
| Primary regulator | OAM | TOGO-VOYAGE |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to Republic of Mozambique
Visa routes side by side
Republic of Mozambique (8)
Tourist eVisa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with the eVisa validity period listed as two months from issuance.
Business eVisa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the approved business itinerary.
Investment Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180, 365 or 730 days, with total stay capped at 730 days or less on the cited page.
Sports and Culture Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30 days, single entry.
Crew Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 3 days, single entry.
Humanitarian Assistance Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90 days, multiple entry.
Business Visa for Oil and Gas
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.
Work Visa for Oil and Gas
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 90, 180 or 365 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.
Togolese Republic (9)
Tourist and Business eVisa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 1-15 days single or multiple entry, 16-30 days multiple entry, or 31-90 days multiple entry, depending on the visa requested.
Immigration Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Maximum 90 days, renewable once; holders must start residence-card formalities after arrival.
Professional Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 1-15 days, 16-30 days, 31-90 days, or 91-365 days multiple entry depending on the professional visa requested.
Temporary Residence Card
No sponsor · Non-settlement · One year.
Student Residence Card
Sponsor · Non-settlement · One year for the temporary student card or three years for the ordinary student card; renewable while study conditions continue.
Ordinary Residence Card
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Three years, renewable on the same conditions.
Privileged Residence Card
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Five years, renewable according to the conditions applicable to the case.
Retiree Residence Card
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence-card duration depends on the card type selected; service-public lists one-year, three-year and five-year card options.
Reintegration into Togolese Nationality
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Citizenship status after reintegration; the page lists unlimited validity and no fixed execution time.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Mozambique or Togolese Republic?+
Republic of Mozambique’s Work Visa for Oil and Gas is the dominant skilled route; Togolese Republic’s Privileged Residence Card is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Republic of Mozambique or Togolese Republic have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Togolese Republic has more: 7 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 2 for Republic of Mozambique. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.