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 Mozambique due to ongoing political unrest and disruption.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Disruption and ongoing protests
There is significant unrest across Mozambique which is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Protests can be violent and occur at short notice. Police have used live ammunition, leading to civilians being killed and injured. There are increased incidents of criminality including looting, break-ins, and robberies.
If you are in Mozambique, seek local advice and monitor the local media. Avoid large gatherings or demonstrations, pay attention to your surroundings and avoid travelling after dark.
Roads, routes to airports and border crossings can quickly be restricted, blocked or closed, affecting services and transport nationwide.
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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