🇲🇿 Is Mozambique safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Mozambique: 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Oct 8, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Mozambique
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Research your destination and ensure insurance covers your itinerary, activities and emergencies
- Passport must have more than 6 months validity at time of entry
- Spanish citizens with ordinary passport do not need a visa for tourism or business (Decree 10/2023)
- Register with the Spanish Traveller Registry before visiting Mozambique
- In case of arrest, contact the consular emergency line: +258 84 6328 2900
Risk areas and situations
- All travel to Cabo Delgado Province is advised against, except Palma town, Pemba area and Afungi
- Palma town and the Pemba and Afungi areas: only essential travel is recommended
- Districts of Memba and Eráti in Nampula Province: FCDO advises against all travel
- Districts of Mecula and Marrupo in Niassa Province: FCDO advises against all travel
- Cabo Delgado province: travel strongly advised against due to ongoing security threat
- East of Niassa province and north of Nampula province: travel not recommended
- Post-electoral instability (Oct 2024–Jan 2025) has eased but underlying causes remain
- Road travel across the country requires extra caution due to potential unrest
Local laws and customs
- Spanish nationality does not exempt travellers from Mozambican law if a crime is committed
Health
- Comprehensive medical insurance including emergency evacuation is strongly recommended
- Travel insurance covering repatriation should be arranged before departure
Emergency numbers in Mozambique
Embassies and consulates in Mozambique
21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 1 | Maputo |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Maputo |
…and 9 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Mozambique is Portuguese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Portuguese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mozambique safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Mozambique is 2.32/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Oct 8, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Mozambique?
The general emergency number in Mozambique is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Mozambique?
Telcomia tracks 21 diplomatic missions from 21 countries in Mozambique, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.