Mozambique SKETCH SCORE: 49/100Mozambique moved -2 this weekNo major changes since yesterday.Mozambique SKETCH SCORE: 49/100Mozambique moved -2 this weekNo major changes since yesterday.
Mozambique

Think twice.

No major changes since yesterday.

Verified Sep 9, 2026Confidence high▼ -2 this week
49Sketch Score
90-day trend

Governments, one trip

What they're telling their own citizens about Mozambique

The real score

The breakdown

67advisoryConsensus
15Political Stability
26Police Trust
76Health
46Road Safety
49Natural Disaster
90LGBTQ+

See it from your perspective

49

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The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.

Don't fall for it

Scams to know

Police extortion

Police officers attempt to extort money from tourists. Counter this by mentioning the anti-corruption hotline, requesting a receipt, or stating you will contact your embassy.

Airport staff theft

Airport security personnel may pilfer cash, credit cards, and valuables from travelers' belongings. Minimize risk by carrying minimal cash and using travel cards.

Staying healthy

What to watch out for, health-wise

Active notices

  • • Global Measles

Vaccines

Required: Yellow Fever

Recommended: Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies, Typhoid

Source: CDC Travelers' Health →

Getting in

What you'll need at the border

Mozambique allows most countries that are not visa exempt to obtain a visa on arrival. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa online or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world before being allowed into the country.

Source: Wikipedia →

Real, not invented

Terrorism

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Mozambique. The main threat is from IS-Mozambique (IS-M), a terrorist group with links to Daesh (formerly known as Islamic State) that is mainly active in Cabo Delgado Province, and has carried out attacks in neighbouring districts of Niassa and Nampula Provinces. IS-M militants have conducted violent attacks using explosives, machetes and firearms across Cabo Delgado, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including civilians and security personnel. They have also engaged in burning vehicles and homes, robberies, looting and threats. In 2021, dozens of people were killed in a large scale attack in Palma, Cabo Delgado Province. In these incidents, security forces have not been able to reach these areas quickly. See regional risks . Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreign nationals, such as: roads and road blocks military bases towns and villages islands off the coast safari or hunting parks Stay aware of your surroundings, stay up to date with local media reports, and follow the advice of local authorities.

Source: UK FCDO →

Real, not invented

Cultural & legal notes

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 FCDO →

Right now

In the news the last few days

Real talk

What travelers actually say

Travelers planning trips to Mozambique focus on navigating between Beira, Gorongosa, Tofo, and Vilankulos. Safety concerns remain a primary topic for those visiting, specifically regarding how the region compares to other African destinations like Cape Town. The logistics of moving between these locations involve a mix of domestic flights, taxis, and public transportation. While travelers seek advice on the safety of the north and the feasibility of driving versus flying, there is no consensus on specific crime statistics or verified scams. The primary objective for visitors is balancing time between diving, snorkeling, and surfing spots while managing the complexities of travel infrastructure across the country.

Also interested to hear opinions on safety, is it similar to Cape Town?

— r/travel

How is it with safety in the north of Moz? Any current informations?

— r/travel

Seems like a lot of flying - is any of this better done driving or with hire car?

— r/travel

Pack this, know this

The little things that trip people up

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Plug & voltage

C / F / M · 220V

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Driving side

left

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Emergency

police: 119 / ambulance: 117 / fire: 198

SIM / Data

Movitel is becoming the most popular carrier in the country. There is also the South-African owned Vodacom MozambiqueVodacom have 4G in many towns and GPRS Edge elsewhere. The APN is internet. Check your phone manual for setting instructions. The mCel service is not entirely reliable, especially outside Maputo. Vodacom is generally very good. Many Mozambicans think Movitel has the fastest internet

Cash vs. Card

The currency of Mozambique is the new metical (plural meticais, pronounced 'meta-caysh'), denoted by the symbol "MT" (ISO code: MZN). It may also be called Meticais Nova Família. It is notionally divided into 100 centavos.

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Printable pre-trip checklist for Mozambique →