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
There remains a high risk of protests and demonstrations occurring at short notice across Mozambique. In Mozambique, demonstrations and protests can be unpredictable, and even peaceful protests may turn violent. See Safety and security page. Border crossings can be restricted/blocked at short notice. Pay attention to your surroundings, stay away from crowds, monitor the local media and be prepared for disruption to services and transport nationwide.
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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