Moving to Mozambique

Mozambique sits on the southeast coast of Africa, and moves from the UAE to it are tied closely to its energy and resources story — professionals joining major gas, mining and infrastructure projects, alongside development workers and families. It is a long maritime corridor, but a manageable one, with a string of working ports along the Indian Ocean coast.

The country is reached directly by sea, and the choice of port depends on the final destination — Maputo in the south, Beira in the centre, Nacala in the north. Air arrivals are served through Maputo International Airport. The key to this corridor is accurate customs documentation and a port choice matched to the destination. Seemleius manages all of it from a single point of contact in the UAE.

Freight routes and Mozambican customs

Sea freight leaves Jebel Ali for one of Mozambique’s coastal ports — Maputo for the south, Beira for the central region, or the deep-water port of Nacala for the north — usually transshipping through a regional hub. Total transit typically runs five to eight weeks door to door and is the cost-effective choice for full household volumes. Air freight from DXB connects, generally via a hub, into Maputo International Airport, with door-to-door timelines of around one to two weeks when speed matters.

Mozambican customs is administered by the Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique. Individuals transferring their residence to Mozambique can import used personal effects with relief from import duties, subject to prior ownership and use and to proof of the residence change, typically against a residence permit (DIRE) or work authorisation. A detailed, valued inventory is required. We prepare the customs file before departure.

Who moves on this route

The UAE–Mozambique corridor is led by household moves tied to the energy and resources sectors, alongside development professionals and returning nationals. It also carries business and office relocations and commercial freight — equipment and project cargo for gas, mining and infrastructure work. This single page covers the whole corridor; tell us what you are shipping.

Where we deliver

We deliver to all of Mozambique’s major destinations and their surrounding regions:

• Maputo — the capital and the country’s commercial, government and port centre in the south
• Matola — the large industrial city adjoining the capital
• Beira — the central port city and gateway to the interior and neighbouring countries
• Nampula — the major city of the north
• Nacala — home to one of the region’s finest deep-water ports
• Pemba and Tete — key centres serving the northern gas and inland mining regions

How your move works

1. Survey and quote. We assess volume and contents in the UAE, in person or by video, and return a clear, itemised quote with routing and freight options explained.
2. Document in advance. Dates and entry port are confirmed, freight space is booked, and the Mozambican customs file and transfer-of-residence inventory are prepared before departure.
3. Pack and ship. Our crew packs to export standard, builds a full inventory, and dispatches from Jebel Ali or DXB on the booked route.
4. Clear and deliver. We manage Mozambican customs clearance and coordinate onward delivery, unpacking and reassembly at your address.

Whether you are moving a household, an office or project freight to Mozambique, Seemleius plans the corridor from start to finish. Request a quote and your coordinator will map the routing to your move.