Investor Visa → DIRE (Residence Permit for Foreigners) (Visto de Investidor / DIRE)
Investor Visa → DIRE (Residence Permit for Foreigners) is a residence route in Mozambique (Empreendedor). Investment project approved by APIEX/CPI (foreign investment ≥MZN 2.5m for profit repatriation); investor visa then DIRE, renewed annually; permanent DIRE after ~10 yrs.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, IRPS up to 32%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Empreendedor |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | — |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 10 |
| Cidadania | 10 |
| Trabalho | ownBusiness |
| Elegível | all |
| Impostos | Residents taxed on worldwide income, IRPS up to 32% |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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