Mozambique Travel Guide

Language

Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13 main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist regions.

Currency

The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travelers checks. ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have branches in most cities.

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Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The rounded three-pin plug is common, particularly near the border with South Africa and in Maputo. Two round- and flat-pin plugs are also found.

Communications

The international dialing code for Mozambique is +258. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are also in use, e.g. (0)1 for Maputo, (0)22 Xai Xai. Outgoing international calls, other than for South Africa, must go through the operator. Two mobile phone GSM 900/1800 networks provide limited coverage in and around Maputo, Beira, some coastal locations and a few other isolated towns. Internet cafes are available in Maputo.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Mozambique may enter the country with the following items and not incur customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, perfume for personal use, and 750ml of spirits. Drugs are strictly prohibited and a permit is required for firearms and ammunition.

Tourist Office

National Tourism Fund (FUTUR), Maputo: +258 21 307 323, or Empresa Nacionale de Tourismo (ENT), Maputo: +258 21 420 147.

Embassies in Mozambique

• United States Embassy, Maputo: +258 21 492 797.
• British High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 356 000.
• Canadian High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 492 623.
• Australian Consulate, Maputo: +258 (0)1 322 780.
• South African High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 491 614.
• Irish Embassy, Maputo: +258 (0)1 491 440.
• New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Mozambique): +27 (0)12 435 9000.

Mozambique Embassies Abroad

• Mozambique Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 293 7146.
• Mozambique High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (020) 7383 3800.
• Mozambique High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 401 0300.

Emergency

Emergencies: 119 (Police); 117 (Ambulance).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13 main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist regions.

Currency

The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travelers checks. ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have branches in most cities.

28.9000

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The rounded three-pin plug is common, particularly near the border with South Africa and in Maputo. Two round- and flat-pin plugs are also found.

Communications

The international dialing code for Mozambique is +258. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are also in use, e.g. (0)1 for Maputo, (0)22 Xai Xai. Outgoing international calls, other than for South Africa, must go through the operator. Two mobile phone GSM 900/1800 networks provide limited coverage in and around Maputo, Beira, some coastal locations and a few other isolated towns. Internet cafes are available in Maputo.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Mozambique may enter the country with the following items and not incur customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, perfume for personal use, and 750ml of spirits. Drugs are strictly prohibited and a permit is required for firearms and ammunition.

Tourist Office

National Tourism Fund (FUTUR), Maputo: +258 21 307 323, or Empresa Nacionale de Tourismo (ENT), Maputo: +258 21 420 147.

Embassies in Mozambique

• United States Embassy, Maputo: +258 21 492 797.
• British High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 356 000.
• Canadian High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 492 623.
• Australian Consulate, Maputo: +258 (0)1 322 780.
• South African High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 491 614.
• Irish Embassy, Maputo: +258 (0)1 491 440.
• New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Mozambique): +27 (0)12 435 9000.

Mozambique Embassies Abroad

• Mozambique Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 293 7146.
• Mozambique High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (020) 7383 3800.
• Mozambique High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 401 0300.

Emergency

Emergencies: 119 (Police); 117 (Ambulance).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13 main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist regions.

Currency

The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travelers checks. ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have branches in most cities.

28.9000

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The rounded three-pin plug is common, particularly near the border with South Africa and in Maputo. Two round- and flat-pin plugs are also found.

Communications

The international dialing code for Mozambique is +258. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are also in use, e.g. (0)1 for Maputo, (0)22 Xai Xai. Outgoing international calls, other than for South Africa, must go through the operator. Two mobile phone GSM 900/1800 networks provide limited coverage in and around Maputo, Beira, some coastal locations and a few other isolated towns. Internet cafes are available in Maputo.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Mozambique may enter the country with the following items and not incur customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, perfume for personal use, and 750ml of spirits. Drugs are strictly prohibited and a permit is required for firearms and ammunition.

Tourist Office

National Tourism Fund (FUTUR), Maputo: +258 21 307 323, or Empresa Nacionale de Tourismo (ENT), Maputo: +258 21 420 147.

Embassies in Mozambique

• United States Embassy, Maputo: +258 21 492 797.
• British High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 356 000.
• Canadian High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 492 623.
• Australian Consulate, Maputo: +258 (0)1 322 780.
• South African High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 491 614.
• Irish Embassy, Maputo: +258 (0)1 491 440.
• New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Mozambique): +27 (0)12 435 9000.

Mozambique Embassies Abroad

• Mozambique Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 293 7146.
• Mozambique High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (020) 7383 3800.
• Mozambique High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 401 0300.

Emergency

Emergencies: 119 (Police); 117 (Ambulance).

Language

Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13 main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist regions.

Currency

The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travelers checks. ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have branches in most cities.

28.9000

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. The rounded three-pin plug is common, particularly near the border with South Africa and in Maputo. Two round- and flat-pin plugs are also found.

Communications

The international dialing code for Mozambique is +258. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are also in use, e.g. (0)1 for Maputo, (0)22 Xai Xai. Outgoing international calls, other than for South Africa, must go through the operator. Two mobile phone GSM 900/1800 networks provide limited coverage in and around Maputo, Beira, some coastal locations and a few other isolated towns. Internet cafes are available in Maputo.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Mozambique may enter the country with the following items and not incur customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, perfume for personal use, and 750ml of spirits. Drugs are strictly prohibited and a permit is required for firearms and ammunition.

Tourist Office

National Tourism Fund (FUTUR), Maputo: +258 21 307 323, or Empresa Nacionale de Tourismo (ENT), Maputo: +258 21 420 147.

Embassies in Mozambique

• United States Embassy, Maputo: +258 21 492 797.
• British High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 356 000.
• Canadian High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 492 623.
• Australian Consulate, Maputo: +258 (0)1 322 780.
• South African High Commission, Maputo: +258 21 491 614.
• Irish Embassy, Maputo: +258 (0)1 491 440.
• New Zealand High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa (also responsible for Mozambique): +27 (0)12 435 9000.

Mozambique Embassies Abroad

• Mozambique Embassy, Washington DC, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 202 293 7146.
• Mozambique High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (020) 7383 3800.
• Mozambique High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 401 0300.

Emergency

Emergencies: 119 (Police); 117 (Ambulance).