Most host companies will accompany their staff through this entire process and provide guidance. But in case they don’t (or they don’t understand the requirements correctly), you can follow this guide instead. It is entirely possible to do this as an individual...

On arrival in Mozambique
Just a couple of points to be aware of when you get to Mozambique, but they’re important:

You cannot leave Mozambique again until you get your DIRE.
From the date of entry, you have 30 days to get your DIRE. Day 1 is your day of entry, not the next day. There is a fine of 2000 meticais per day for exceeding the 30-day deadline.

To get a first time DIRE, you need to follow a process to obtain a work visa to enter Mozambique, before you start thinking about getting a DIRE. This is quite a complex process and must always be supported by a sponsoring company, most of which will help with this process, so I will just give a summary of that part of the process here.

A residency permit is called a “D.I.R.E.” and the process for obtaining one can be complicated and confusing. Official information about which documents are required is rarely complete.