Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.
Exercise normal precautions in Mozambique. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To:
Reconsider Travel To:
Exercise increased caution in:
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Mozambique:
Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province – Level 4: Do Not Travel
There have been frequent attacks by armed extremists, threats of violence, and other forms of assault in the districts of Ancuabe, Ibo, Macomia, Meluco, Mocimboa da Praia, Mueda, Muidumbe, Nangade, Palma, and Quissanga in the northern Cabo Delgado Province that borders Tanzania. These groups have used machetes and firearms to conduct lethal attacks and have burned vehicles and homes. While the attacks have been localized in the abovementioned districts, it is possible that such violence could spill over into other districts.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Some sections of the EN1 between Chibabava and Gorongosa and EN6 between Chimoio and Tica – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There have been violent attacks against vehicles, especially trucks and buses, along sections of these highways resulting in serious injuries and deaths. Attacks have occurred on the EN1 between Chibabava and Gorongosa, and along the EN6 between Chimoio in Manica Province and Tica in Sofala Province.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Maputo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Violent crime, such as muggings, is common.
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the risk indicators and Level 3 and 4 areas.
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Exercise normal precautions in Mozambique. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To:
- Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to terrorism (See details below).
Reconsider Travel To:
- Some sections of the EN1 and EN6 in Sofala and Manica provinces due to crime (see details below).
Exercise increased caution in:
- Maputo due to crime.
Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Mozambique:
- Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.
- Keep a low profile.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Consider hiring a professional security organization if traveling to the affected areas of Cabo Delgado and Sofala / Manica.
- Be aware of increased government security checkpoints in Cabo Delgado Province.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Crime and Safety Report for Mozambique.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province – Level 4: Do Not Travel
There have been frequent attacks by armed extremists, threats of violence, and other forms of assault in the districts of Ancuabe, Ibo, Macomia, Meluco, Mocimboa da Praia, Mueda, Muidumbe, Nangade, Palma, and Quissanga in the northern Cabo Delgado Province that borders Tanzania. These groups have used machetes and firearms to conduct lethal attacks and have burned vehicles and homes. While the attacks have been localized in the abovementioned districts, it is possible that such violence could spill over into other districts.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Some sections of the EN1 between Chibabava and Gorongosa and EN6 between Chimoio and Tica – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
There have been violent attacks against vehicles, especially trucks and buses, along sections of these highways resulting in serious injuries and deaths. Attacks have occurred on the EN1 between Chibabava and Gorongosa, and along the EN6 between Chimoio in Manica Province and Tica in Sofala Province.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Maputo – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Violent crime, such as muggings, is common.
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with updates to the risk indicators and Level 3 and 4 areas.
Continue reading...