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.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
A spouse may acquire nationality by declaration after five years of marriage.
Ancestryactive
Mozambican nationality through a Mozambican parent
A child of a Mozambican parent is Mozambican under the Constitution and nationality law.
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.