Foreign travel advice

Mozambique

FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Mozambique.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mozambique.

Warnings and insurance

• Still current at: 4 September 2025
• Updated: 2 September 2025
• Latest update: FCDO now advises against all travel to some areas of Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Niassa Provinces ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks' pages).

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel

Cabo Delgado Province

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 Pemba and Afungi.

Nampula Province

FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province.

Niassa Province

FCDO advises against all travel to the districts of Mecula and Marrupo in Niassa Province.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel. 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

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