Mozambique: ​​Relaxation of Immigration Laws Expected

The government authorities in Mozambique have announced that they are reviewing and making changes to the country’s immigration laws, although the timeframe for review and implementation is not yet known. It is expected that the changes will include: an extension of the duration of permanent residence permits from one to two years; the introduction of an eVisa system; an extension of the duration of short-stay work visas from 90 to 180 days; and the elimination of a requirement to authenticate passport copies when submitting visa applications. The changes are expected to help attract talent and investors to the country.