Republic of Mozambique · short term business
Business Visa for Oil and Gas
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Business visitor route for oil-and-gas project activity with registered companies in Mozambique.
- 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
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.
Additional sources
Primary source
Mozambique eVisa & eTA Official Portal ↗ · Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI)
Link last verified:
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
Check the route fit
Confirm the activity is oil-and-gas business visitor activity rather than oil-and-gas work.
Build the evidence pack
Collect the SENAMI-addressed invitation, contractor relationship evidence, business licence and payment evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official eVisa portal using the instructed payment method.
After approval
Keep the stay within the approved business purpose and project-linked duration.
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 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
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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.
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