Living here
Move to Mozambique without the guesswork
Housing, schooling, healthcare, banking and the hundred small things nobody warns you about — coordinated by people who have done the move themselves.
A realistic first ninety days
Most successful moves follow the same rhythm: secure immigration status, land in serviced accommodation, view housing in person, register children at school, open a local bank account, then ship household goods once an address is confirmed.
Where expatriates live
In Maputo, Sommerschield, Polana, Triunfo and Costa do Sol carry most of the expatriate community, with Katembe growing since the bridge opened. Pemba, Tete, Beira and Nacala have their own compact expatriate markets shaped by the industries there.
Cost and lifestyle
Quality housing and international schooling are the two large line items, while local food, domestic help and travel within the country are comparatively affordable. We give you real numbers rather than averages scraped off the internet.
Services
Relocate services
Each service below has its own detailed page covering scope, process, timelines and common questions.
Relocation Planning
One plan, one point of contact, and a sequence that stops permits, shipping and school places from colliding.
Read moreHousing Search
Vetted listings, accompanied viewings and a lease that does not quietly transfer every risk to you.
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Schools & Education
School places drive relocation timing more than any other factor. We shortlist, apply and follow up until your child has a seat.
Read moreHealthcare & Insurance
Know where you would go at 2am, and make sure the cover you hold will actually pay for it.
Read moreSettling-In Support
The unglamorous list that makes a move work: bank account, SIM card, power, water, driving licence and someone to call.
Read moreDriving Licence & Vehicle Import
Getting on the road legally involves three separate processes: your licence, your vehicle's importation and its local registration. We run all three in sequence.
Read moreHousehold Removals & Customs
Shipping a home across borders is a customs exercise as much as a logistics one. We coordinate the move and clear your goods properly at the port.
Read morePet Relocation
Pets travel on a strict veterinary timetable. Start early, because the vaccination and testing sequence, not the flight, sets your earliest possible travel date.
Read morePersonal Banking & Exchange Control
Foreign residents need a local account for salary, rent and utilities, and a clear understanding of the exchange control rules that govern every transfer in and out.
Read moreSecurity, Health Risk & Medical Evacuation
Duty of care is a board-level obligation. We put a practical, current framework around your people rather than a generic policy document.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
Do I need Portuguese to live in Mozambique?
You can function in Maputo's business and expatriate circles in English, but Portuguese transforms daily life and is essential outside the main cities. We arrange tuition as part of settling-in support.
Can I bring my car and household goods?
Yes, subject to customs duties and, in some cases, temporary import regimes tied to your residence status. Timing the shipment against your permit approval avoids costly storage.
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Do Business in Mozambique
From company registration and NUIT tax numbers to sector licensing, banking and local partnerships — we take foreign companies from first enquiry to trading legally in Mozambique.
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Invest in Mozambique
We help international investors size the opportunity, structure the vehicle, secure incentives and verify counterparties before capital leaves your account.
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Property in Mozambique
In Mozambique all land belongs to the State. What you acquire is a right of use — and understanding that distinction protects your investment.
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Mozambique Immigration & Visas
Mozambican immigration is document-driven and unforgiving of gaps. We prepare complete files, track deadlines and keep your status clean.
Read moreNot 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.