Mozambique
Palm-lined Indian Ocean beaches, island archipelagos, and Portuguese-speaking coastal charm.
AfricaTraveler Snapshot: Mozambique
A quick reference for planning your trip: visas, weather, health, and the essentials.
Visa & Entry
For US passport holders
Visa on arrival or eVisa for most nationalities; confirm current rules before travel.
Weather & Climate
Tropical coast: warm and humid, wet and cyclone-prone season December to April.
Best Time to Visit
May to November for dry weather and diving.
Health & Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, typhoid and malaria precautions recommended. Yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country.
Safety
Generally safe in the south and coastal resorts. Avoid the northern Cabo Delgado province.
Fast Facts
- Capital: Maputo
- Currency: Mozambican metical (MZN)
- Languages: Portuguese (some English in tourism)
- Time zone: CAT (UTC+2) year-round
- Power: Type C/F/M plugs, 220V
- Emergency: 119
Visa and entry notes here are written for US passport holders on typical short-stay tourism. Requirements vary by nationality, so if you hold a different passport your rules may differ. Guidance can change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the official embassy, consulate, or a licensed travel-health provider before you travel.
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