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Mozambique

#6965AllowedLimited
Passport Rank
#69
Visa-Free Score
65
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Population
31.3M
GDP per Capita
$500
📋Immigration Notes

Work permits through employer. Investment residency. Naturalization after 10 years. Portuguese required. Indian-origin community present. India-Mozambique bilateral ties. Gas sector creating opportunities.

Fastest Route: Standard Naturalization in Mozambique
Naturalization

Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Mozambique.

7-9 years

Requirements

  • Legal residency for 7 years
  • Clean criminal record
  • Proof of financial stability
  • Language proficiency in Portuguese
  • Integration into local community

Advantages

  • Full citizenship rights
  • Pathway available to most applicants
  • No large investment required

Disadvantages

  • Long residency requirement (7 years)
  • Must meet all integration requirements

Step-by-Step: Standard Naturalization in Mozambique

1

Obtain Residency

Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category

~3 months
2

Maintain Continuous Residency

Live in Mozambique for the required 7 years

~84 months
3

Apply for Citizenship

Submit naturalization application with supporting documents

~6 months
4

Interview and Tests

Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests

~3 months
5

Receive Citizenship

Take oath and receive citizenship certificate

~2 months

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