Mozambique Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Mozambique
117
General Emergency
117
Police
117
Ambulance / Medical
119
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Maputo
Currency
MZN (MT)
Official Language
Portuguese (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Sena)
Country Code
+258
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Mozambique
Urban / City
60 km/h
Rural
80 - 100 km/h
Highway
120 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Tolls apply on highway EN4 and the Maputo-Catembe suspension bridge.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants and beach lodges. 10% is customary in sit-down dining. Informal car guards expect 20–50 Meticais. Dive instructors and safari guides welcome cash tips.
- DO Carry certified copies of your passport and entry visa at all times.
- DO Enjoy fresh grilled prawns and seafood marinated in spicy peri-peri sauce along the coast.
- DO Hand over money and documents using your right hand or both hands.
- DON'T Never take photos of military personnel, police checkpoints, or public administration buildings.
- DON'T Avoid walking along isolated beaches or dimly lit streets after dark.
- DON'T Do not attempt sand tracks without engaging four-wheel drive.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, F & M (220V, 50Hz – standard European two-pin and South African large 3-pin plugs).
Tap Water: Tap water is unsafe for drinking. Drink only factory-sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: A 4WD vehicle with deflated tire pressure is mandatory for sandy coastal tracks. Always obtain your official eVisa online prior to arrival!
