Foreign travel advice

Mozambique

! Warning FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Mozambique.

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
3024 October 2024
Updated:
3024 October 2024
Latest update:
Information on ongoing disruption across Mozambique ('Warnings and insurance' page)and 'Safety and security')
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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.

Disruption and Ongoing Protests

Following the announcement on 24 October of Mozambican election results , there are ongoing protests and demonstrations occurring at short notice across the country. You should expect some disruption to services and transport nationwide. Further protests are expected on Friday 25 October.

In Mozambique demonstrations and protests can be unpredictable, they can occur at short notice and may turn violent. Pay attention to your surroundings, stay away from crowds and monitor the local media.

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.

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

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.

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