Maximum Alerts / Mozambique
Level published by the State Department on 20.08.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Mozambique — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
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What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
The country is not uniform: 3 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading. Maputo is not one of them.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.
the trip stays outside the advised-against regions. Any move into a red or orange region calls for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada
Avoid all travel to to Cabo Delgado Province due to ongoing insurgency by militants.
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado Province, except for Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi.
France Diplomatie (in French)
Par conséquent, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans l’ensemble de la province du Cabo Delgado, y compris son chef-lieu Pemba, ainsi que dans le tiers Est de la province du Niassa et le long de la frontière avec la Tanzanie, jusqu’au Malawi.
France Diplomatie (in French)
les districts de Nacala (Sud), Monapo (Sud), Mossuril, Muecate (Nord), , Nampula (Sud), Ribaue et Malima (y compris les villes de Nampula et Nacala) dans la province de Nampula.
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province.
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Mecula and Marrupa in Niassa Province.
France Diplomatie (in French)
Par conséquent, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans l’ensemble de la province du Cabo Delgado, y compris son chef-lieu Pemba, ainsi que dans le tiers Est de la province du Niassa et le long de la frontière avec la Tanzanie, jusqu’au Malawi.
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
Erati
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all travel
Memba
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
Marrupa
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
Mecula
Global Affairs Canada — Advised against — all but essential travel
Avoid non-essential travel to Pemba City due to the risk that the insurgency expands to this area.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
Des incursions djihadistes ont eu lieu dans les provinces limitrophes de Niassa et de Nampula.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (15.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (11.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information about requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated 20.08.2026
Exercise increased caution to Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, health, and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Terrorism
Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique are active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, sometimes taking hostages. Terrorists have targeted upscale lodges in remote areas where international big-game hunters stay. Security and police forces may be slow to respond.
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.
Crime
Violent crime, such as mugging, is common. Petty crime is common in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
Health
Mozambique’s health infrastructure is weak. Medicine availability is variable and often in short supply. Local medical facilities may lack basic resources and supplies. Some health facilities may ask for cash payment up front.
Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance for more information.
Unrest
Unplanned protests are possible throughout the country. They can quickly become violent. Protests may temporarily block major roads, including toll booths and border crossings.
Do Not Travel to the following areas due to terrorism :
Tropical Cyclone Gezani - Feb 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262026-02-10
Tropical Cyclone Fytia - Jan 2026ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262026-02-02
Mozambique: Floods - Dec 2025ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262025-12-30
Tropical Cyclone Jude - Mar 2025ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262025-03-10
Mozambique: Drought - May 2024ReliefWeb ↗read 16.10.20262024-05-27
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 29 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 77 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Cabo Delgado province 27 · Manica province 1 · Gaza province 1
Most recent incidents
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Reading: On the road, 14 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 11.03.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 11.03.2026official map ↗updated 11.03.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Dernière actualisation le 11/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
L’extrême nord du pays connait, depuis octobre 2017, un grand nombre d’attaques terroristes, d’inspiration islamiste, revendiquées par l’Etat Islamique au Mozambique. Des opérations militaires sont menées sur une large portion du territoire du Cabo Delgado. En dépit des offensives des forces de l’ordre mozambicaines et des forces armées du Rwanda, des groupes restent actifs, se déplaçant régulièrement et changeant régulièrement de mode opératoire.
Plusieurs attaques visent autant les symboles de l’État (bâtiments publics, forces de sécurité) que les populations civiles (massacres, pillages, kidnappings…). Mais leurs actions concernent également les axes principaux de jour comme de nuit, et la zone de cabotage maritime.
Par conséquent, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans l’ensemble de la province du Cabo Delgado, y compris son chef-lieu Pemba, ainsi que dans le tiers Est de la province du Niassa et le long de la frontière avec la Tanzanie, jusqu’au Malawi. Il est également formellement déconseillé de séjourner dans les îles au large de ces districts (Ibo et Quirimbas).
Dans la province de Nampula, il est formellement déconseillé de se rendre dans les districts de Memba, Errâti, Mecuburi, Lalaua et Nacaroa ainsi que la partie nord des districts de Nampula, Monapo, Meconta et Nacala, et la partie sud de Muecate.
Des incursions djihadistes ont eu lieu dans les provinces limitrophes de Niassa et de Nampula.
Sont déconseillés sauf raison impérative :
En cas de déplacement pour raison impérative, il convient de prendre des mesures de sécurité adaptées à ce type de menace.
En dehors des zones mentionnées ci-dessus, le reste du pays est en vigilance renforcée.
Dans les parcs et réserves naturelles, des accidents peuvent survenir en raison de la présence d’animaux dangereux. Les risques routiers (comportements imprudents de certains automobilistes, état du réseau routier dégradé en dehors des grandes villes) sont d’autant plus importants que les services de secours ne sont pas en capacité d’intervenir rapidement. Les services de santé, insuffisamment présents sur l’ensemble du territoire et peu développés, ont une capacité de prise en charge limitée.
Le risque terroriste et d’enlèvement au Mozambique est élevé dans le nord-est du pays. Depuis octobre 2017, de nombreuses attaques de nature terroriste, menées par le mouvement armé djihadiste « Etat islamique au Mozambique », ont lieu dans la province de Cabo Delgado. Après les opérations de grande ampleur menées en 2021, notamment contre les villes de Mocimboa da Praia et de Palma, et la poursuite depuis lors des actions terroristes dans plusieurs zones de la province du Cabo Delgado et du nord de Nampula, la situation sécuritaire reste dégradée. Ces violences se sont étendues sporadiquement aux provinces voisines de Niassa et de Nampula.
En raison de la dégradation de la situation économique, les agressions et les vols à main armée, de jour comme de nuit, ainsi que les cambriolages, sont en nette augmentation à Maputo depuis 2025, en particulier dans le centre-ville et dans les quartiers fréquentés par la communauté internationale. Les principaux centres urbains du pays sont également concernés par cette hausse de la délinquance. Il est recommandé de ne pas se déplacer sur la voie publique avec des objets ou bijoux de valeurs, comme d’être attentif à l’utilisation de son téléphone portable.
La pratique des enlèvements contre rançon est récurrente à Maputo et dans les principaux centres urbains (notamment à Beira). À ce stade, les étrangers résidant au Mozambique et les touristes ne sont pas visés, mais le risque d’être victime de ce type de crime ne peut pas être écarté. Il est recommandé aux Français de signaler à l’ambassade de France tout incident ou toute menace dont eux ou leurs proches pourraient faire l’objet au Mozambique (appels anonymes, SMS, courriels). Des mesures de précaution (variation des itinéraires, renforcement de la protection personnelle, communication des déplacements à des proches) sont recommandées.
Les accidents graves de la circulation, dus au mauvais état du réseau routier, à l’imprudence des conducteurs, au manque d’entretien de certains véhicules ou à la traversée d’animaux domestiques ou sauvages, sont nombreux. Les dépassements sont souvent dangereux, en raison du non-respect de la distance de sécurité, d’un usage rare des clignotants et des risques inconsidérés pris par les automobilistes (dépassements malgré la présence de véhicules en face, forçant les autres automobilistes à rouler sur la bande d’arrêt d’urgence). Pour rappel, la conduite est à gauche au Mozambique.
La conduite de nuit est à éviter absolument en dehors des agglomérations (nombreux piétons et animaux traversant la route). Pour voyager en toute sécurité, il est recommandé de ne pas envisager d’étapes de plus de 500 km en une seule journée, de manière à arriver à destination avant la tombée de la nuit. De juin à août, la nuit tombe vers 17h30. Il est également conseillé d’éviter d’emprunter les « chapas », transports collectifs privés, tant pour le mauvais état des véhicules que pour la conduite dangereuse de leurs chauffeurs.
La présence de nombreux camions non bâchés transportant des matériaux de construction entraîne un risque important d’impact ou de fissure sur le pare-brise des véhicules. Il est conseillé de garder ses distances par rapport aux poids lourds et autres véhicules, en particulier sur les routes jonchées de petites pierres ou en travaux.
La pratique du vélo sur les routes du Mozambique, hors agglomérations, est fortement déconseillée sur tout type de route.
Les attaques de pirates sont un phénomène rare dans le canal du Mozambique. Plusieurs cas ont toutefois été recensés à l’encontre de voiliers. Il est recommandé à tous les bateaux de se conformer aux « Best Management Practices » et de s’enregistrer auprès du Centre de sécurité maritime de l’océan Indien (MSCIO) d’EUNAVFOR.
La navigation vers l’océan Indien en général demeure dangereuse, notamment à cause d’actes ponctuels de piraterie. Il est recommandé de signaler tout projet de déplacement par voie maritime dans la région et de rejoindre la coopération maritime volontaire en transmettant sa position et ses intentions à :
État-major ALINDIEN COMFOR EAU : par téléphone +971 74 265 21 265 ou par courriel à alindien-comfor-eau-marsec.contact.fct@intradef.gouv.fr ou alindien-marsec.operateur.fct@def.gouv.fr
Voir également la fiche thématique Piraterie maritime de ce site.
Par ailleurs, les archipels de Quirimba (Ibo) et au large de Palma (province du Cabo Delgado) ont fait l’objet de plusieurs attaques meurtrières et provoqué la fuite de dizaines de milliers d’habitants (cf. risque terroriste).
La saison cyclonique court généralement du mois de décembre à mars au Mozambique et concerne toute la côte. Pendant cette période, les inondations sont fréquentes dans les vallées des principaux fleuves, le Zambèze, le Save et le Limpopo notamment. Il convient de se tenir informé de la situation et de suivre les recommandations de la fiche risque climatique. Il est également conseillé de s’informer des conditions météorologiques sur l’ensemble du territoire auprès de l’ Agence nationale de météorologie (en portugais).
Il est recommandé de :
La baignade n’est en général pas surveillée au Mozambique, alors qu’elle est souvent dangereuse (courants forts, vagues en rouleaux). Il est conseillé aux baigneurs de rester le plus près possible des côtes. Des attaques de requins peuvent se produire exceptionnellement.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 11.03.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques a été entièrement révisé. Toujours valable: il est de manière générale déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. (published 05.10.2026)
La plus grande attention doit être accordée à la sécurité personnelle. Il est de manière générale déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. Voir le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques. La situation politique, sociale et économique est tendue. Des manifestations, des barrages routiers ainsi que des affrontements violents entre manifestants et forces de l’ordre peuvent avoir lieu. Des munitions réelles peuvent également être utilisées. La situation sécuritaire peut se détériorer rapidement. Le risque d’ actes terroristes est réel dans tout le pays. Il est particulièrement élevé dans les provinces de Cabo Delgado, Nampula et Niassa où le risque d’enlèvement est également important. A Maputo également, des cas d'enlèvements sont signalés. Prenez en considération le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques et la rubrique Terrorisme et enlèvements . Avant et pendant le voyage, informez-vous sur l'évolution de la situation à travers des médias, par le biais de votre tour-opérateur et auprès des autorités locales. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales (couvre-feux, etc.) et tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations et rassemblements de foule de tout genre.
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Province de Cabo Delgado: Les voyages à destination de la Province de Cabo Delgado sont déconseillés, y compris les îles à son large. Dans cette province, des attaques armées menées par des groupes terroristes se produisent régulièrement. Lors de ces attaques, des villages sont pris d’assaut, des maisons incendiées et des personnes tuées ou enlevées. La population peut également être mise en danger lors d’opérations menées par les forces de sécurité contre ces groupes. Il existe en outre un risque d’attentats à l’explosif et d’utilisation d’engins explosifs improvisés. La situation est volatile et peut se détériorer à tout moment. Provinces de Nampula et Niassa: Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans les districts d’Erati et de Memba (province de Nampula) ainsi que dans les districts de Marrupa et de Mecula (province de Niassa). Il existe un risque accru d'attaques armées et d'enlèvements perpétrés par des groupes terroristes dans le cadre du conflit qui sévit dans la province de Cabo Delgado. À plusieurs reprises, des personnes ont été tuées, blessées ou enlevées lors d'attaques contre des villages. Il faut s'attendre à de nouveaux incidents de ce type.
La criminalité violente constitue un risque important. Des vols, des cambriolages, des vols de véhicules et des attaques à main armée se produisent. Ces actes s'accompagnent parfois de menaces de violence ou de recours à la violence. Des enlèvements contre rançon se produisent également. Les personnes locales comme les personnes de nationalité étrangère peuvent en être victimes. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Des actes de piraterie ont été commis à de multiples reprises dans l'océan Indien et de manière ponctuelle dans les eaux de Mozambique. Consultez les informations spécifiques: Risques maritimes et piraterie
De légers tremblements de terre se produisent parfois, principalement dans les régions montagneuses et dans la vallée du Rift. Pendant la saison des pluies, des inondations se produisent régulièrement, notamment dans la vallée du Zambèze et son bassin versant. Les inondations et les cyclones peuvent causer de lourds dégâts et perturber considérablement les déplacements. Tenez compte de ce fait lors de l’organisation de votre voyage, et restez en contact avec votre agent de voyage. Institut national de météorologie (en portugais) World Meteorological Organization Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 05.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
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.
FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province.
FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Mecula and Marrupa in Niassa Province.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
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.
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This section has safety advice for regions of Mozambique. It only covers regions where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) has specific advice.
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado, except Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi, due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism and clashes between insurgents, armed vigilante groups and Mozambican security forces.
Security forces have set up roadblocks throughout the province.
There are no direct flights between Palma town and Maputo and we advise against travelling there by road.
FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism.
Groups with links to Islamist extremism have previously carried out attacks in the Mecula, Mavago and Marrupa districts of Niassa Province.
FCDO advise against all travel to the Mecula and Marrupa districts of Niassa Province. There have been recent lethal attacks there within Niassa Special Reserve at hunting lodges visited by international tourists. Groups with links to Islamic extremism have previously carried out attacks in the Mavago district as well, stay aware of your surroundings in this area, as the situation may change without warning.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This guide also has safety advice for regions of Mozambique .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Mozambique.
The main threat is from IS-Mozambique (IS-M), a terrorist group with links to Daesh (formerly known as Islamic State) that is mainly active in Cabo Delgado Province, and has carried out attacks in neighbouring districts of Niassa and Nampula Provinces.
IS-M militants have conducted violent attacks using explosives, machetes and firearms across Cabo Delgado, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including civilians and security personnel. They have also engaged in burning vehicles and homes, robberies, looting and threats. In 2021, dozens of people were killed in a large scale attack in Palma, Cabo Delgado Province. In these incidents, security forces have not been able to reach these areas quickly.
See regional risks .
Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreign nationals, such as:
Stay aware of your surroundings, stay up to date with local media reports, and follow the advice of local authorities.
Due to the presence of groups with links to Islamist extremism, there is a threat of kidnap in Mozambique. The threat is particularly acute in Cabo Delgado Province, as well as neighbouring districts of Niassa and Nampula Provinces.
British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers. If you are kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to protect you or secure your safe release.
The long-standing policy of the British government policy is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners builds the capability of terrorist groups and finances their activities. This can, in turn, increase the risk of further hostage-taking. The Terrorism Act (2000) makes payments to terrorists illegal.
If you work in Mozambique, you should follow your employer’s security guidelines. Employers are strongly advised to take professional security advice, be vigilant at all times and review security measures regularly. Keep others informed of your travel plans and vary your routines. Make sure your accommodation is secure and consider pre-deployment training or travelling under close protection, particularly if working in Cabo Delgado.
In Mozambique, protests can occur at short notice and even peaceful protests can become violent. Road toll gates are particularly vulnerable.
Access to land borders can be affected at short notice, along with public services and transport.
To reduce your personal risk:
Street crime is common in Maputo and is increasing in other cities and tourist destinations. This has involved knives and firearms. There are some…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-08-20travel.state.gov ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise increased caution to Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, health, and unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Terrorism
Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique are active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, sometimes taking hostages. Terrorists have targeted upscale lodges in remote areas where international big-game hunters stay. Security and police forces may be slow to respond.
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.
Crime
Violent crime, such as mugging, is common. Petty crime is common in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
Health
Mozambique’s health infrastructure is weak. Medicine availability is variable and often in short supply. Local medical facilities may lack basic resources and supplies. Some health facilities may ask for cash payment up front.
Medical services for routine and emergency procedures are limited. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance for more information.
Unrest
Unplanned protests are possible throughout the country. They can quickly become violent. Protests may temporarily block major roads, including toll booths and border crossings.
Do Not Travel to the following areas due to terrorism :
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Avoid all travel to to Cabo Delgado Province due to ongoing insurgency by militants.
Avoid all travel to the following districts of Nampula Province due to an increase in insurgency by militants:
Avoid non-essential travel to the following districts of Niassa province due to increased attacks by militants:
Avoid non-essential travel to Pemba City due to the risk that the insurgency expands to this area.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Photography of sensitive installations is prohibited. This includes:
Seek permission before taking photos of official buildings and individuals.
Local authorities may request to see your ID at any time.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Mozambique. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Mozambique by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Traffic drives on the left. You must have third-party insurance, which you can obtain at any port of entry. All cars must be equipped with:
You must carry an International Driving Permit. International Driving Permit
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
The currency in Mozambique is the metical (MZN). The import or export of local currency is limited to a small amount of MZN. When entering Mozambique, you must declare the amounts exceeding 10,000.00 USD or 10000 meticals in your possession. This includes:
The U.S. dollar and South African rand are the easiest currencies to exchange in banks or exchange bureaus. Only use authorized currency exchange bureaus. Credit cards are widely accepted in larger cities. However, most businesses outside major cities only accept payment in meticals, U.S. dollars or South African rand. Hotels often only accept foreign currency.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
As a foreigner, you must always have your passport with you. Police patrols and checkpoints are common, and they will not accept copies or photos. Do not hand over your passport to anyone other than an official. Ask to see their ID if in doubt.
It is illegal to drink alcohol on public beaches.
If you are convicted of drug use, possession or trafficking, you can expect to get a long prison sentence and a fine.
All known minefields in Mozambique have been cleared. In the central and southern provinces of Sofala, Tete, Manica, Gaza, Inhambane and Maputo, mines may still exist in remote areas away from main routes. Get advice from district authorities if you plan to travel in these areas.
It is illegal to photograph government offices, airports, military establishments, residences and police or officials without special permission. If in doubt, do not take pictures.
There are no laws against same-sex sexual activity. Attitudes in Maputo tend to be more liberal than in more remote rural areas of the country. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Make sure you can access money in a variety of ways. Travellers’ cheques are not commonly accepted, Mastercard is not always accepted across the country. US dollars and South African rand are the main exchange currencies. Credit cards, are increasingly accepted in the larger cities. You should tell your bank before using your card in Mozambique.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 20.08.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Il est interdit de photographier des installations publiques et militaires, des personnes en uniforme, etc. La consommation d’alcool est interdite sur les plages publiques. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont durement réprimées. Les conditions de détention sont très dures.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 05.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 04:00 (Africa/Maputo)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: With 0.2 physicians per 1,000 people (96% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 53 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Des attaques terroristes ont été récemment perpétrées dans plusieurs localités et infrastructures touristiques situées dans la réserve spéciale de Niassa et ses environs. Compte tenu du risque persistant d’attaques et d’enlèvements, il est rappelé que les déplacements sont formellement déconseillés dans l’ensemble du Cabo Delgado et le tiers est de la province de Niassa. Ils sont par ailleurs déconseillés sauf raison impérative dans le reste de la province de Niassa.
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 3 March 2026 · updated 4 September 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 11.03.2026 · read 15.10.2026Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 15, 2026 05:06 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 20.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 11.03 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 05.10 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 11.03 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 20.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 20.08 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 11.03 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 20.08 · read 15.10State Department · updated 20.08 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 119 · ambulance 198 · fire 117
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Maputo: 28 hospitals and clinics, 21 with a 24/7 emergency room, 33 pharmacies, 9 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 14.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 11.03 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 20.08 · read 15.10
0.2 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 05.10 · read 15.10
3 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 20.08 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 11.03 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 20.08 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 11.03 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 05.10 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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