Relocating to Mozambique

Practical, sequenced support for individuals and families moving to Mozambique, and for the employers who carry the cost of getting it wrong.

Farmers harvesting vegetables on a Mozambican farm

Practical, sequenced support for individuals and families moving to Mozambique, and for the employers who carry the cost of getting it wrong. Each service below has its own page setting out what is involved, what it typically requires from you and how we work through it. If you are unsure where your requirement fits, describe it in your own words and we will point you to the right starting point.

Services

Relocate services

Each page sets out what is involved, what we need from you and what happens next.

Container ship being loaded at the port of Maputo

Relocation Planning

A dated plan linking immigration, housing, schooling, shipping and arrival so the steps happen in the right order.

Business team meeting in a Maputo boardroom

International Moving

Coordinating removals companies, shipping, insurance cover and the customs treatment of household goods.

Housing

Shortlisting neighbourhoods and homes against budget, commute, security and schooling, then negotiating the lease.

Port cranes and containers at dusk in Mozambique

Furnished Apartments

Ready-to-occupy apartments for short assignments, project teams or the first months after arrival.

Historic stone town street on Ilha de Moçambique

Serviced Apartments

Longer-stay apartments with cleaning, security and utilities included under a single monthly cost.

Schools

Comparing curricula, admission timing, waiting lists and fees at international and private schools.

Healthcare

Understanding what local facilities cover, when patients are referred abroad, and how to prepare for both.

Professionals meeting at a recruitment event

Banking

Opening a personal account as a newcomer, and the identification and residence documents banks ask for.

Coastal villa overlooking the Indian Ocean

Insurance

Health, home, motor and travel cover, including international policies that pay outside Mozambique.

White sand beach and palm trees on the Mozambican coast

SIM / eSIM

Getting a registered local number or eSIM on arrival, and the identification needed to activate it.

Traditional dhow on turquoise water in the Bazaruto Archipelago

Internet

Home fibre and wireless options, installation lead times and realistic expectations by neighbourhood.

Utilities

Connecting or transferring electricity and water, prepaid meters, and the deposits landlords usually require.

Family settling into a bright new home in Mozambique

Driving Licence

Driving on a foreign or international licence, and converting to a Mozambican licence once resident.

Vehicle Import

Import routes for a personal vehicle, duty exposure, inspection and the registration that follows.

Storage

Short and long-term storage for goods you are not shipping immediately or cannot yet place in a home.

Furniture Rental

Renting furniture and appliances for a fixed-term assignment instead of buying or shipping them.

Domestic Services

Engaging household staff correctly, with written contracts, registration and lawful terms.

Pet Relocation

Import permits, vaccination records, approved routes and the checks applied on arrival with a pet.

Family Concierge

Ongoing help with appointments, paperwork, deliveries and daily logistics for the accompanying family.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you are trying to do in Mozambique and we will point you to the right service — or tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.

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