We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Mozambique due to the volatile security situation. Protests are taking place across the country following the elections in October and confirmation of the result by the Constitutional Council on 23 December. These have resulted in deaths, destruction of property and blockades of roads, including to and from the airport. Land border crossings into neighbouring countries may be restricted or blocked at short notice. Options for domestic and international flights have been significantly reduced. There has been an increase in looting, break-ins, and robberies. There have also been incidents of prisoners breaking out of prisons. Police have used live ammunition, leading to civilians being killed and injured. Avoid all protests and demonstrations, monitor local media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities.
You should reconsider your need to travel to Mozambique, and if you’re already there, you should consider leaving if it’s safe to do so. Ensure you have sufficient supplies (cash, water, food, medicines, fuel) if you need to shelter in place, as ongoing strikes may lead to supply shortages.
You should keep informed about the situation at and around the airport. Plan sufficient travel time and check whether your flight is taking place before leaving for the airport.

Higher levels apply in some areas of Mozambique. We continue to advise do not travel to Cabo Delgado province, Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province due to the extreme threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and ongoing clashes between armed groups and security forces. Terrorists are likely to target areas frequented by foreigners, including where foreign companies operate and where expatriate staff reside. There’s a kidnapping risk across Mozambique. Kidnappings have occurred in Maputo, Beira, Sofala and in Cabo Delgado province (see ‘Safety’).

We now advise:

Reconsider your need to travel to Mozambique overall due to the volatile security situation and the threat of terrorism, violent crime and kidnapping.

Higher levels apply in some parts of the country.