Get Your Mozambique Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Individuals born in Mozambique to at least one Mozambican parent automatically acquire citizenship.
- By Descent: Children born abroad to a Mozambican parent may claim citizenship by descent upon registration.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Mozambican citizens can apply for citizenship after 5 years of legal marriage and residence.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners can apply after 5 years of legal residence and proof of integration and good character.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed: As of the 2017 Constitutional reform, Mozambique officially allows dual citizenship for both citizens by birth and naturalized citizens.
Note: Citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries (e.g., Portugal, Brazil, Angola) may have access to simplified procedures under bilateral cooperation agreements.
Step-by-Step Process
- Verify eligibility through descent, marriage, or long-term residence.
- Apply through the Civil Registry Office or Mozambican embassy abroad.
- Submit required documents and complete the background and language assessment (if naturalizing).
- Receive citizenship certificate upon approval.
Benefits of Mozambican Citizenship
- Live and work freely in Mozambique
- Maintain your original nationality (dual citizenship now permitted)
- Access public healthcare, education, and voting rights
- Pass citizenship to children and future generations
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Frequently asked questions.
Does Mozambique allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Since 2017, Mozambique officially permits dual citizenship. Citizens no longer need to renounce their previous nationality when naturalizing.
Can I become a citizen through my Mozambican parent or grandparent?
You may apply for citizenship by descent if you have at least one Mozambican parent. Grandparent-based claims are more difficult and typically require proving that your parent was eligible and registered.
Can a foreign spouse apply for Mozambican citizenship?
Yes. Foreign spouses may apply after 5 years of legal marriage and continuous residence in Mozambique.
Are there special rules for citizens of Portuguese-speaking countries?
Yes. Citizens of Lusophone countries like Portugal and Brazil may qualify for faster naturalization under existing agreements with Mozambique.
Do I have to pay taxes in Mozambique if I become a citizen?
Taxation in Mozambique is based on residency. If you live in Mozambique, you’ll be taxed on your global income. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in Mozambique.