Citizenship routes

Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Birthactive

Citizenship at birth through a Mozambican parent

Birth to a Mozambican parent creates nationality. Birth in Mozambique alone to two foreign parents is not unrestricted jus soli.

not verified against primary law โ€” Not verified against primary law.

Sources: Mozambique Constitution (Constitute Project)

Naturalizationactive

Naturalization after five years residence

Adults generally need about five years residence, Portuguese or local language knowledge, livelihood, and good character. Marriage tracks and other categories also exist. Naturalization is discretionary.

Sources: Mozambique Constitution (Constitute Project)

Driving licence

Where a licence connected to Mozambique can be exchanged, based on mapped official lists. Search every issuing country.

Licence issued in Mozambique

3 mapped destinations
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Exchange normally requires residence in the destination and replaces the original licence. The official authority still decides validity, deadlines, classes, and any extra checks.

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