About the Mozambique Digital Nomad Visa
Mozambique offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for short stays. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Mozambique for Tourist Visa: 30 days (single-entry) extendable to 90 days in-country. Some nationalities receive 30-day visa-free access (SADC member states). Multiple-entry tourist visas available for 30 or 90 days. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Mozambique treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist visa. Must show adequate funds. No remote work visa framework.
Documents needed
- E-Visa/Visa on Arrival: valid passport (6+ months validity)
- passport photo
- accommodation details
- return or onward flight
- financial means
- credit card for e-Visa payment. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country.
How to Apply for the Mozambique DNV
Processing time: E-Visa online: 3–7 business days at evisa.gov.mz. Visa on Arrival: immediate at main international airports.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS:
- 2Apply for e-Visa online at evisa.gov.mz (USD $60–$120 depending on duration and type; 3–7 business days). OR get Visa on Arrival at Maputo International Airport (MPM) or other international entry points (USD $60).
- 3SADC citizens (South African Development Community) may have simplified entry — check current status.
- 4Enter Mozambique.
- 5For longer stays: apply for extension at nearest SENAMI (Serviço Nacional de Migração — National Migration Service) office before visa expires.
- 6No formal digital nomad framework exists.
Application fees: Tourist e-Visa: USD $60 (single-entry 30 days); USD $80 (single-entry 60 days); USD $90 (single-entry 90 days). Multiple-entry: USD $120. Visa on Arrival: USD $60. SADC nationals: often free or reduced fees.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist Visa: 30 days (single-entry) extendable to 90 days in-country. Some nationalities receive 30-day visa-free access (SADC member states). Multiple-entry tourist visas available for 30 or 90 days.
Renewal: Yes — the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Tourist Visa on Arrival or e-Visa for short stays. can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Mozambique
Mozambique income tax: progressive up to 32%. Tax residency after 183 days. Non-residents: taxed only on Mozambique-sourced income. No digital nomad tax framework. Mozambique uses the Mozambican Metical (MZN).