Mozambique
Warnings and insurance
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 the following districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism. The advice covers the districts of:
- Chiure
- Mueda
- Nangade
- Palma, except Palma town, where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
- Mocímboa da Praia
- Muidumbe
- Meluco
- Macomia
- Quissanga
- Ibo, including the islands off the coast
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Cabo Delgado Province due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism.
Nampula Province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province, due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Disruption and ongoing protests
On 23 December the constitutional council confirmed the results of elections held on 9 October. There is significant ongoing unrest across Mozambique following the October elections and the confirmation of the results, which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Protests and demonstrations can be violent and occur at short notice, and in some instances, police have used live ammunition, leading to civilians being killed and injured.
If you are considering travel to Mozambique at this time seek, local advice and monitor local media for areas you may travel, and the transport routes you will take. Be prepared for significant disruption at short notice. Stay away from crowds and pay attention to your surroundings.
Roads, routes to airports and border crossings can quickly be restricted, blocked or closed, affecting services and transport nationwide. Unpredictable violence has occurred in the area around the Ressano Garcia land border with South Africa.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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.
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