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🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique · short term business

Business Visa for Oil and Gas

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 23 July 2026

Source check: all 5 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026

Business visitor route for oil-and-gas project activity with registered companies in Mozambique.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.In flux
Processing time
Submit through the official eVisa platform. The page lists online card payment and online bank transfer payment options.
Government fees
Pay through online card payment or online bank transfer as instructed by the official portal; confirm the current amount before submission.
Typical duration
30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 23 July 2026Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

In short

As of 23 July 2026, the Business Visa for Oil and Gas for Republic of Mozambique is a sponsor-led Mozambique immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Mozambique government pages, reviewed 23 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/mozambique/business-oil-gas-visa#answer

Rule changes note —Mozambique launched a new eVisa and eTA platform on 11 February 2026 and discontinued the previous platform. Use the official evisa.gov.mz portal and confirm current filing instructions before paying fees or submitting documents.

What is the Business Visa for Oil and Gas in Republic of Mozambique?

Business Visa for Oil and Gas is a sponsor-led Mozambique route. Indicative government fees are Pay through online card payment or online bank transfer as instructed by the official portal; confirm the current amount before submission; indicative processing time is Submit through the official eVisa platform. The page lists online card payment and online bank transfer payment options; typical duration is 30, 60 or 90 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) on 27 June 2026.

OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

Mozambique provides a separate Business Oil & Gas category for applicants entering for oil-and-gas business activities with registered companies. The official page lists 30, 60 or 90 day options, multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements, and supporting documents addressed to or involving SENAMI and the project contractor relationship.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Republic of Mozambique before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)

    Link last verified: 27 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The purpose is oil-and-gas business activity with registered companies in Mozambique.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The requested duration fits the 30, 60 or 90 day options.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The file includes an invitation letter addressed to the Director General of SENAMI.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The file documents the contractual relationship between the concessionaire company and subcontracted company.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !The traveller will perform work requiring the Work Visa for Oil and Gas rather than a business visitor category.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !No contractor credential or concessionaire-subcontractor relationship letter is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !No invitation letter, visa application form, business licence or proof of payment is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Passport bio-data page valid for more than six months and recent frontal photo.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Invitation letter addressed to the Director General of SENAMI requesting the visa grant.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Visa application form and credential or letter documenting the concessionaire-subcontractor relationship.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Proof of payment and business licence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the activity is oil-and-gas business visitor activity rather than oil-and-gas work.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Collect the SENAMI-addressed invitation, contractor relationship evidence, business licence and payment evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official eVisa portal using the instructed payment method.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Keep the stay within the approved business purpose and project-linked duration.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Business Visa for Oil and Gas route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Business Visa for Oil and Gas.

    Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) · verified 27 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Business Oil and Gas category for?+−

The official portal describes it as for business activities with registered oil-and-gas companies.

What project evidence is listed?+−

The page lists a contractor credential or letter showing the contractual relationship between the concessionaire company and the subcontracted company.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

Find a regulated advisor in Mozambique

How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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This is not legal advice

We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.

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