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
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.