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🇲🇿 Republic of Mozambique · work sponsored

Work Visa for Oil and Gas

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 27 June 2026

Sector-specific work eVisa route for oil-and-gas project work in Mozambique.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residency90, 180 or 365 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
90, 180 or 365 days, with multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 27 June 2026Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
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.
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

Mozambique lists a Work Visa Oil & Gas category for work activity, with 90, 180 and 365 day options and multiple entry depending on itinerary and project requirements. The supporting documents include a letter to the Director General of SENAMI, visa application form, employment contract, criminal record, contractor credential, work certificate and business licence.

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 work in Mozambique in the oil-and-gas project context.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The requested duration fits the 90, 180 or 365 day options.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The applicant has an employment contract proving the employer-employee relationship.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ✓The file includes project contractor, work certificate, business licence, payment and SENAMI-addressed letter evidence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !No employment contract or employer-employee relationship evidence is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !No contractor credential, work certificate or business licence is available.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • !Criminal record, payment evidence or SENAMI-addressed letter is missing where required.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) ↗
  • ·Letter addressed to the Director General of SENAMI and visa application form.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Employment contract, criminal record and proof of payment.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗
  • ·Contractor credential, work certificate and business licence.Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the assignment is oil-and-gas work and not ordinary business visitor activity.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Have the employer or project sponsor prepare the contract, contractor credential, work certificate and business licence evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Prepare passport, photo, criminal-record, payment and SENAMI-addressed letter evidence.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Submit through the official eVisa portal and track the approved 90, 180 or 365 day work period.

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 Work Visa for Oil and Gas route page ↗

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

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

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Related routes

  • Business Visa for Oil and Gas

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

  • Investment Visa

    Investor eVisa route for projects of at least USD 500,000 in Mozambique.

Frequently asked questions

How long can the Mozambique Work Visa for Oil and Gas be issued for?+−

The official page lists 90, 180 and 365 day options.

What employment document is listed?+−

SENAMI lists an employment contract proving the contractual relationship between the employer and employee.

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