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Advisories are split — elevated caution.

11 governments of 12 advise increased caution; 1 government advises against non-essential travel. Check individual sources.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Terrorism Terrorist groups in northern Mozambique are active. Attackers may strike public areas and tourist destinations with little or no warning, sometimes taking hostages. Terrorists have targeted…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Mozambique - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique due to crime, the increased risk of demonstrations and violent spillovers, kidnappings and terrorism.…
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
FCDO advises against all travel to Cabo Delgado Province, except for Palma town and the area around Pemba and Afungi. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Palma town and the area around…
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of civil unrest, violent crime and terrorism. There is ongoing protests across Mozambique,…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Mozambique.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Mozambique.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Mozambique.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Mozambique.
South Korea
South Korea
Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Level 3
Refrain from non-essential travel to Mozambique.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Cabo Delgado Province (excluding Pemba); Nampula Province (parts); Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Sofala, Manica, Tete, Zambezia, Nampula (parts), and Niassa (parts)

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 30 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 30 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 30 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 30 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa on arrival
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 30 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 30 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 30 days
PolandPoland passportVisa on arrival
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa on arrival
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 30 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 30 days

Where the governments disagree on Mozambique

The governments do not agree on Mozambique. South Korea stands alone at level 3 (reconsider non-essential travel), while the other 11 governments sit lower, all at level 2. A single outlier usually means one of two things: that government knows something specific about its own citizens' exposure, or its assessment has not caught up with the others.

Currency varies between sources. Japan's is the oldest assessment of Mozambique on file, last revised in July 2025, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Mozambique are not uniform across the country. 20 distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Cabo Delgado Province and Northeastern Cabo Delgado. At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.

The level 3 rating from South Korea carries practical weight even if your own government is more relaxed — insurers commonly price against, or exclude, travel contrary to official advice, so the rating that matters most is the one issued for your passport.

Derived from 12 government assessments for Mozambique, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Top Destinations

Maputo
A coastal capital with Portuguese colonial architecture, seafood restaurants, and the lively Mercado Central. The Maputo Special Reserve's elephants and beaches are nearby.
Beira
Mozambique's second city and major port with a colonial-era cathedral and the Macuti Beach lighthouse. The Gorongosa National Park is accessible from here with growing wildlife populations.
Nampula
The northern hub with a cathedral and access to the Ilha de Mozambique UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island's coral stone architecture and Swahili history are captivating.
Quelimane
A tropical port city on the Bons Sinais River with colonial-era buildings and coconut plantations. The relaxed atmosphere and river life define the daily rhythm.
Chimoio
An inland city at the foot of the Chimanimani Mountains near the Zimbabwean border. The mountain hiking and Vumba botanical scenery are emerging attractions.