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Is Mozambique Safe to Visit in 2026?

59 / 100

Very High Risk

Beautiful beaches in south. Northern insurgency. Check advisories carefully. Maputo manageable. Reviewed 24 April 2026 How we score

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Official Travel Advisories

UK FCDO

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US State Department

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Mozambique compared to your home country

Mozambique's composite Warnely risk score is 59/100 (Very High Risk). Here is how that compares to common home countries for English-speaking travellers. Append ?home=GB (or US, AU, CA, DE) to the URL to pin your home.

United Kingdom 22/100

Mozambique is materially riskier than United Kingdom (2.7× riskier on the Warnely index).

United States 35/100

Mozambique is noticeably riskier than United States (1.7× riskier on the Warnely index).

Australia 14/100

Mozambique is materially riskier than Australia (4.2× riskier on the Warnely index).

Canada 15/100

Mozambique is materially riskier than Canada (3.9× riskier on the Warnely index).

Germany 20/100

Mozambique is materially riskier than Germany (3.0× riskier on the Warnely index).

Lower scores are safer. Each home country's score is its own composite on the same 0-100 scale. See methodology.

Risk Breakdown

This is the static baseline rating across six dimensions. The Warnely dashboard adds a live 30-day signal alongside.

Crime3/5

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment.

Natural Disasters2/5

Check local conditions.

Health2/5

Consult travel clinic before departure.

Terrorism3/5

Check current advisories.

Civil Unrest3/5

Monitor local situation.

Infrastructure3/5

Check transport options.

Quick Facts

Plug type	C/F/M
Voltage	220V/50Hz
Time zone	UTC+2
Driving side	Left
Tap water	Unsafe

Visa & Entry

Type	Visa on arrival
Length	30 days
Cost	$50

VOA $50 at airports + main land borders for most Western. eVisa option. Yellow fever certificate required.

Verify on IATA Travel Centre →

Summary: Visa on arrival or e-visa.

Passport: Valid 6+ months.

Customs: Yellow fever certificate from risk areas.

Prohibited: Drones require permit. Drug laws strict. Photography of government/military.

Practical Tips

Cabo Delgado (north) has ongoing Islamist insurgency – DO NOT travel to Palma, Mocímboa da Praia
Bazaruto Archipelago and Pemba-area islands (outside Cabo Delgado insurgency zone) stunning
Maputo has colonial Portuguese charm – Tofo for budget diving
Malaria throughout – prophylaxis advised
Portuguese official

Common Scams & Practical Risks

ATM skimming: Use ATMs inside banks. Shield your PIN.
Smash and grab: Keep valuables hidden in vehicles. Windows up at traffic lights.

Solo & Women’s Safety

Solo Travellers

Safari lodges safe. Cities require caution after dark.

Women’s Safety Exercise Caution

Tourist areas and lodges safe. Avoid walking alone at night in cities.

LGBTQ+ Travellers

Legal status	Legal, no recognition
Social climate	Conservative

Decriminalised 2015; no recognition. Maputo tiny scene; PDA inadvisable.

Verify current law on Equaldex →

Drug Laws

Severity	Severe (long sentences)
Cannabis	Severe penalties

Possession criminal. Strict.

Verify on UK FCDO →

Emergency Numbers

police

119

ambulance

117

fire

198

tourist

112

If you decide to travel to Mozambique

A practical checklist that applies to any trip. Each item links to the part of this guide where the specifics live.

1

Check the live advisory Read the UK FCDO and US State Department pages within a week of departure. Advisories change. View current FCDO advisory →
2

Register your trip US citizens: enrol with STEP. UK citizens: register your itinerary with the nearest British embassy. Both enable consular contact in an emergency.
3

Save the local emergency numbers Police: 119. Ambulance: 117. Pin them in your phone's emergency-contacts screen so they're reachable from a locked phone.
4

Insurance with medical evacuation Travel insurance with a medical-evacuation limit of £10m or more. Cheap policies usually exclude or cap medevac, the single most expensive thing that goes wrong abroad. See the medevac entry in the glossary for what to check.
5

Confirm vaccinations and prescriptions Visit a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for any routine vaccinations and country-specific recommendations. Check any prescription medication against the destination's import rules.
6

Set up a check-in routine before you go Agree a daily or every-other-day check-in time with a contact at home, plus a fallback channel if your primary one fails (WhatsApp goes down in countries that block it). The family communication plan covers the specifics.

Find every foreign embassy and consulate in Mozambique in the Warnely embassy directory →

Medical evacuation cost (pre-insurance)

Mozambique sits in Band C on Warnely's medevac cost dataset. The figures below are typical pre-insurance ranges in USD, calibrated against published bands from Global Rescue, MedJet, Allianz, and insurance-industry whitepapers.

Long-haul air ambulance

Typical $80,000 to $180,000

Long-haul fixed-wing repatriation typical, often multiple legs and specialised crew. Travel insurance with a meaningful medevac limit is not optional for trips to this band.

For the full methodology, the four-band table, and the downloadable CSV, see /methodology/medevac. Sanity-check your travel insurance limit against the high end of this band before booking.

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Data version v2 · Last reviewed 24 April 2026 · Next review by 23 July 2026 · methodology · Found something out of date? Tell us.

Common questions about Mozambique

Is Mozambique safe for tourists in 2026?

Beautiful beaches in south. Northern insurgency. Check advisories carefully. Maputo manageable. Warnely's overall safety assessment for Mozambique is Very High Risk (59/100), very high risk. Always check the latest UK FCDO and US State Department advisories before booking.

What's the crime risk in Mozambique?

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment. Crime category score: 3/5 (high).

Are there health risks travelling to Mozambique?

Consult travel clinic before departure. Health category score: 2/5. Consult a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for recommended vaccinations.

Is Mozambique safe for solo female travellers?

Exercise Caution. Tourist areas and lodges safe. Avoid walking alone at night in cities.

When is the best time to visit Mozambique?

Dry Season (May-Oct). Pleasant (18-28°C), diving at Bazaruto/Quirimbas, beach time.

What are the drug laws in Mozambique?

Drug penalties: Severe (long sentences). Cannabis: Severe penalties. Possession criminal. Strict.

Do I need a visa to visit Mozambique?

Visa on arrival. Stay length: 30 days. VOA $50 at airports + main land borders for most Western. eVisa option. Yellow fever certificate required.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Mozambique?

Tap water in Mozambique is not safe to drink – use bottled or filtered water. Most travellers should stick to bottled or filtered water for cooking, drinking and ice.

What do governments say about travel to Mozambique?

UK FCDO: See travel advice. US State Dept: Check current level. Read the full advisories on the relevant government sites – links are inside the Official Travel Advisories section above.