Mozambique Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Mozambique Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D
  • Passport Ranking
    150/198
  • Passport Score
    26.2/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    59
  • Visa-required Countries
    139
  • Access to the World's GDP
    5%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    12%
  • Access to the World's Population
    16%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    12%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child born in Mozambique will become a citizen at birth if at least one of the parents was also born in Mozambique.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    – / –
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
  • Citizens of specific countries
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Mozambique Overview
  • Region
    Sub Saharan Africa
  • Capital City
    Maputo
  • Largest City
    Maputo
  • Currency
    Mozambican metical
  • Languages
    Portuguese, Makhuwa
  • Population
    31.6 million (46th)
  • Life Expectancy
    57.1 years (224th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $17.9 billion (129th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $565 (199th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Inexpensive (3/7)
  • Climate
    Very comfortable (1/5)
  • Safety
    Average (4/7)
  • Pollution
    Polluted (4/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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