Mozambique Travel Risk Level

Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues , crime, civil unrest, and terrorism . Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: Cabo Delgado Province, the Niassa Special Reserve inside Niassa Province, and certain districts in the north of Nampula Province due to terrorism . Country Summary: Unplanned protests remain possible throughout the country and can quickly become violent. Protests may temporarily block major roads, including toll booths and border crossings. Violent crime, such as mugging, is common. Mozambique’s health infrastructure is weak, medicine availability is variable and often in short supply. Local medical facilities may lack basic resources and supplies, and may require cash payment up front. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mozambique. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique continue to be active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, sometimes taking hostages. Upscale lodges in remote areas which cater to international big-game hunters have been targeted. Security and police forces may be slow to respond. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Mozambique. If you decide to travel to Mozambique: Avoid all but emergency travel between sunset and sunrise. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Mozambique. Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Cabo Delgado Province FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado Province, except for Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi. Nampula Province FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province. Niassa Province FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Mecula and Marrupo in Niassa Province. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Follow FCDO travel on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram . You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.