Republic of Mozambique · short term business
Business eVisa
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Short business eVisa for meetings, research, conferences and other non-employment business travel.
- Processing time
- The official page advises applying 3 to 5 days before travel to allow for processing and possible rectification.
- Government fees
- Pay the applicable eVisa fee through the official portal and confirm the current amount before submission.
- Typical duration
- 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the approved business itinerary.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Mozambique describes the Business Visa as an eVisa for doing business, research, attending a meeting or participating in conferences for 90 days or less. The route can be issued for 30, 60 or 90 days with multiple entry based on the applicant itinerary, and the evidence list differs for legal-entity, public-entity and individual applicants.
Additional sources
Primary source
Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is business, research, meetings or conference participation in Mozambique for 90 days or less.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The applicant uses the correct evidence set for a legal entity, public entity or individual application.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓Company-supported cases include invitation or responsibility evidence from the inviting entity.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ✓The stay remains a business visit and does not become local employment.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Common blockers
- !The activity is employment, oil-and-gas work or residence rather than a short business visit.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !The file lacks invitation, commercial-licence, responsibility or representative evidence where required.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- !Passport, photo, accommodation, return-ticket or financial evidence is incomplete.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio-data page valid for more than six months and a recent frontal photo.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·For legal-entity cases, commercial licence, invitation letter, terms of responsibility and representative identity evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·For public-entity cases, invitation letter, terms of responsibility and representative identity evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
- ·Accommodation and return confirmed tickets; individuals also provide proof of financial means.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the business visit is not employment or oil-and-gas project work requiring another category.
Build the evidence pack
Select the correct legal-entity, public-entity or individual evidence path.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the online business eVisa file and pay through the official platform.
After approval
Print the preliminary approved eVisa and carry the listed documents for arrival checks.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Business eVisa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Business eVisa.
Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What activities does the Mozambique Business eVisa cover?+
The official page lists business, research, meetings and conference participation for 90 days or less.
Does the evidence differ by applicant type?+
Yes. SENAMI lists separate document sets for legal-entity, public-entity and individual cases.
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