Mozambique - Renew National Identity (ID) Card

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Procedure

1. To renew your ID card, you will need to go to the office of National Directorate of Civil Identification.
2. You will need to bring with you the expiring/expired ID card or the new identity card number.
3. Complete an application for renewal and pay the renewal fee.

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Required Documents

• Expiring or expired ID card

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Interior
Av. Olof Palme 46/48, Maputo
C.P. 290, Maputo
Telephone: 258-21-303510, 320131/2
Fax: 258-21-420084

Eligibility

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Fees

Renewal fees:

• If the card is issued to someone under the age of 18: 90, 00MT
• For over 18 years: 180, 00MT.

Validity

The ID card must be renewed after every 5 years, until the holder turns 40.

An ID card issued to cardholders who are between the age of 40 and 50 will be valid for 10 years.

And for ID cards issued to cardholders who are older than 50, the ID is valid for life.

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Processing Time

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Instructions

The Biometric Identity Card is issued by the National Directorate of Civil Identification.

Required Information

• Name
• Date and place of birth
• Religious affiliation
• Linguistic cultural belongings
• Gender
• Ethnicity

Need for the Document

This procedure provides information on how a National Identity (ID) Card issued in Mozambique is renewed.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Mozambique Government Portal

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