Maputo, 23 Jun (AIM) – The Mozambican authorities have recorded, over the last five months of this year, 18 percent increase in cross-border travels within the country, which corresponds to 2,465,966 travelers.
According to Juca Bata, spokesperson for the National Migration Service (SENAMI), speaking to reporters, in Maputo, of the total recorded, 1,092,235 correspond to entries into the country and 1,373,731 to departures, reflecting the normal dynamics of people’s movement through national border crossings.
He explained that, regarding services provided to national citizens, SENAMI issued 175,546 ordinary passports, a number that corresponds to 44.2 percent of the established annual target.
According to Bata, border visa issuance also grew significantly, increasing from 5,298 to 7,529 documents, a rise of 42.1 percent.
“Compared to the same period last year, we recorded a 3.9 percent increase in the issuance of ordinary passports. The institution also issued 2,539 Emergency Certificates, representing a 12.3 percent increase compared to the first five months of 2025”, he said.
Meanwhile, the issuance of travel documents for miners and seasonal workers registered a 43.8 percent reduction, with 4,752 documents issued, compared to 8,448 in the same period last year.
“This was the only area with a significant decrease in the segment of national documents”, he said.
SENAMI issued 182,837 documents to national citizens between January and May. “Regarding foreign citizens, 9,522 Foreigner Identification and Residence Documents (DIRES) were issued, compared to 6,548 registered in the same period of 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 45.4 percent.”
On the other hand, 8,803 work visas and 1,624 temporary residence visas were extended, indicators which maintain a moderate growth trend.
“A positive evolution is observed in most indicators related to the stay of foreign citizens in the country. During the same period, 1,105 short-term residence visas were also extended, covering visits, business, tourism, study, investment, sports activities, and humanitarian assistance”, he said.
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