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Mozambique Travel Guide

Maputo Capital
USD Currency
Portuguese Language
+258 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Evisa Available.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Evisa application
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging for services
  • Fake guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 119
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Uber
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,local App
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10% Appreciated In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Many Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Illegal Drugs.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Olá
oh-LAH
Goodbye
Adeus
ah-DEH-oos
Please
Por favor
poor fah-VOR
Thank you
Obrigado/Obrigada
oh-bree-GAH-do/ah
Sorry
Desculpe
des-KOOL-peh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Você fala inglês?
voh-SEH FAH-lah een-GLESH?
I don’t understand
Eu não entendo
eh-oo nowm en-TEN-do
Can you speak slowly, please?
Você pode falar devagar, por favor?
voh-SEH POH-jee fah-LAR deh-vah-GAR, poor fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
Você pode me ajudar, por favor?
voh-SEH POH-jee meh ah-zhoo-DAR, poor fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
O que isso significa?
oo keh EE-soh sig-nee-FEE-kah?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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