Travel Vaccines and Advice for Mozambique

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Mozambique. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Mozambique: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, polio and tetanus.

Antimalarial medication is recommended to travellers visiting Mozambique. The must be taken before, during and after your trip. Dengue and chikungunya are also present and can be prevented through use of mosquito repellents and netting.

Traveller’s diarrhoea can easily ruin a trip. Be sure to bring a traveller’s diarrhoea kit with you to avoid this embarrassing symptom.

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A visa is required for all travel to Mozambique. Passports must have at least six months validity. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter the country. If you do not have proof of vaccination, you may be vaccinated on site, quarantined or returned to your previous location.

Mozambique Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Mozambique and GOV.UK

Mozambique is known for its warm and tropical climate. Temperatures along the coast remain sunny and warm even in the winter. From October to April, the weather is very hot, humid, and rainy. Whereas, from June to October the weather is cool and dry.

It is important to exercise a high degree of caution whilst travelling in Mozambique.

In 2015, the country was declared free of all known land mines. But, some could still remain in rural areas.

It is dangerous to travel outside the city after dark. Mugging is prevalent. Pedestrians have been mugged at all hours of the day. Avoid walking alone in isolated or wooded areas as these are common places for crimes to occur.

The Bazaruto Archipelago consists of six islands off the coast of Mozambique. These islands are known for their stretches of white sand seasides and beautiful turquoise waters. Beneath the water lies beautiful coral reefs that rare marine animals call home.

A diverse array of animals found only in Bazaruto, like the rare dugong.

Visitors to the Bazaruto Archipelago can partake in a variety of outdoor activities such as scuba diving, fishing, and sailing. To limit environmental damage, visitors must stay in one of the several private lodges on the island. The Bazaruto Archipelago is the perfect Indian Ocean adventure.

Mozambique is a beautiful destination. But, it does require some extra preparation. See what you should ensure is in your luggage:

• Mosquitoes are a problem in Mozambique and repellent should always be worn, especially after sunset.
• Extra memory cards and batteries for your camera as these can be difficult to find whilst travelling.
• Avoid wearing blue or black clothing. The tsetse flies are attracted to these colors.
• Consider bringing a headlamp. Power outages are not uncommon in Mozambique.
• Lightweight clothing that is suitable for hot weather.
• Water can be expensive and drinking the tap water is not encouraged. Consider bringing a water filter or iodine tablets.

If you are in Mozambique and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

British High Commission Maputo
Avenida Vladmir Lenine, 310
Maputo City
Maputo
P.O. Box 55
Mozambique
Telephone: + 258 84 341 3620 ; + 258 84 341 3621
Emergency Phone: +258 21 35 60 00
Fax: +258 21 35 60 60
Email: maputo.ConsularEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

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