Mozambique Travel Risk Overview
Is Mozambique safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Mozambique scores 61/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Mozambique Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 20 Aug 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Mozambique has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 61 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 26 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Mozambique, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Mozambique assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Mozambique currently carries an elevated baseline risk score of 61 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level of 2. Travelers should also be aware of an active green forest fire notification and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 04:10 UTC
How safe is Mozambique to visit in 2026?
Mozambique currently sits at 61/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan Mozambique trips more carefully than the global average. Register with your embassy, check the live advisory in the section below, and read the per-city files for your specific destination. The full live US State Department advisory text for Mozambique, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Maputo, Matola, Beira), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (74/100) and health and medical access (69/100).
Mozambique's score of 61 is higher than the scores of 85% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 26 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise increased cautionto Mozambique due to terrorism, crime, health, and unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Mozambique. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Mozambique’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Mozambique set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Mozambican High Commission in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Mozambique, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Make sure you get your p
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 20, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Mozambique
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 16, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Mozambique (green).
- Oct 16, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Mozambique (green).
- Oct 16, 2026 GDACS Alert Green forest fire notification in Mozambique (green).
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Maputo risk score moved from 58 to 59 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change António Enes risk score moved from 62 to 63 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Lichinga risk score moved from 60 to 61 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Mozambique
Showing 26 destination files with city-specific safety data in Mozambique, ranked by demand and population.
Maputo
Tier AMaputo
Matola
Tier BMaputo
Beira
Tier BSofala
Nampula
Tier BNampula
Chimoio
Tier BManica
Xai-Xai
Tier BGaza
Cuamba
Tier BNiassa
Moatize
Tier BTete
Macia
Tier BGaza
António Enes
Tier BNampula
Catandica
Tier BManica
Palma
Tier BCabo Delgado
Espungabera
Tier BManica
Pemba
Tier BCabo Delgado
Malema
Tier BNampula
Quelimane
Tier BZambézia
Maxixe
Tier BInhambane
Ilha de Moçambique
Tier BNampula
Massangena
Tier BGaza
Cidade de Nacala
Tier BNampula
Tete
Tier BTete
Vila Junqueiro
Tier BZambézia
Lichinga
Tier BNiassa
Montepuez
Tier BCabo Delgado
Pebane
Tier BZambézia
Mapai
Tier BGaza
All towns in Mozambique (28 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Mozambique
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Mozambique - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
There are no laws against same-sex sexual activity. Attitudes in Maputo tend to be more liberal than in more remote rural areas of the country. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 20 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
As a foreigner, you must always have your passport with you. Police patrols and checkpoints are common, and they will not accept copies or photos.
Do not hand over your passport to anyone other than an official. Ask to see their ID if in doubt.
Alcohol laws and bans
It is illegal to drink alcohol on public beaches.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
If you are convicted of drug use, possession or trafficking, you can expect to get a long prison sentence and a fine.
Landmines
All known minefields in Mozambique have been cleared. In the central and southern provinces of Sofala, Tete, Manica, Gaza, Inhambane and Maputo, mines may still exist in remote areas away from main routes. Get advice from district authorities if you plan to travel in these areas.
Using cameras in secure areas
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 20 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Mozambique’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Mozambique set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Mozambican High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Mozambique, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 20 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 10/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 09/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 12/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Mozambique GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-16
On 07/10/2026, a forest fire started in Mozambique, until 15/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 04:10:35 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Mozambique. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Mozambique
The most weather-stable two-month window for Mozambique is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 14 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include cyclone season in November–April. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Maputo
Diplomatic Office of Belgium and Embassy of Ireland and 3 other embassies are mapped in Maputo.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 119 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 117 |
| Fire | 198 |
| General emergency | — |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Mozambique
Travel to Beira, Mozambique presents moderate safety considerations reflected in a composite score of 39. Visitors face moderate risks across crime, health, and environmental categories, requiring standard planning for regional transit and local conditions.
Top risk drivers
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Local crime and domestic incidents in Beira
· crime
A crime score of 45 reflects moderate exposure to local criminal incidents, supported by reports of localized crimes within Beira.
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Environmental factors and coastal conditions
· environmental
An environmental score of 50 indicates elevated considerations regarding local climate, coastal conditions, and seasonal weather patterns in the region.
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Official government travel advisories
· advisory
An advisory score of 40 aligns with ongoing governmental travel guidance regarding safety and security conditions in Mozambique.
Recent intelligence
- Duas crianças morreram na Beira após ingerirem alimentos supostamente envenenados [source]
- Mozambique Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller [source]
- Weather in Beira: 14-day forecast - Mozambique [source]
- Mozambique Beach Conditions Today: Water Clarity & Travel Guide [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mozambique safe to visit?
Mozambique currently scores 61/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Is Mozambique safe to visit right now?
Mozambique has heightened risk profile. Plan carefully, register with your embassy, and check the live advisory and per-city details below. Composite baseline: 61/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Mozambique?
The current US State Department advisory level for Mozambique is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
When is the best time to visit Mozambique?
June–July is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Mozambique is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 14 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Mozambique?
cyclone season: November–April.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.