Location: Countrywide Event: The official campaign period for municipal elections throughout Mozambique will begin on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, and last until Wednesday, October 11, 2023 when elections take place. Throughout this period, as well as the days following the elections, rallies and demonstrations likely will occur. These events may be unpredictable and have the …
Read More» Location: Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, and Sofala Provinces Event: Mozambican authorities predict the occurrence of heavy rainfall (more than 50 millimeters in 24 hours), locally very strong downpour, accompanied by severe thunderstorms and winds with strong gusts up to 80 kilometers per hour from the early hours of January 06. At sea, waves could reach …
Read More» Last updated: 06/01/2023 *** As of May 12, 2023, non-citizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. Please visit the Center for Disease Control’s website for more information.COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Has the government of Mozambique approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes …
Read More» Location: South Africa Event: Possible Terrorist Attack The U.S. government has received information that terrorists may be planning to conduct an attack targeting large gatherings of people at an unspecified location in the greater Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 October 2022. There is no further information regarding the timing, method, or target of the …
Read More» Location: South Africa Event: Recent Crime at Numbi Gate entrance of Kruger National Park Due to an increase in crime, to include the recent murder of a foreign tourist, the U.S. Missions in Mozambique and South Africa recommend that Numbi Gate at Kruger National Park be avoided. U.S. citizens are advised to use other gates in the area …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022 Be an active voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are …
Read More» Location: Nampula Province, Mozambique Event: Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the threat of attacks by ISIS-Mozambique in the Erati and Memba districts, U.S. Embassy Maputo personnel are restricted from traveling to those areas of the Nampula province until further notice. Actions to Take: · Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of …
Read More» Location: Worldwide On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …
Read More» Location: Mozambique and South Africa Event: Protests related to rising fuel prices in both Mozambique and in South Africa may lead to road closures in the region. U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to avoid large crowds if possible and be prepared for delays in road travel. Actions to Take: Avoid demonstrations. Avoid crowds. Keep a …
Read More» Location: Northern Mozambique Event: Tropical Storm Jasmine continues to move toward the western coast of Madagascar. Current reports suggest the storm could intensify and become a Tropical Cyclone in the next few hours. Mozambican authorities issued a “yellow alert” regarding extremely strong winds and intense rainfall accompanied by severe thunderstorms resulting from Tropical Storm Jasmine …
Read More» Reconsider travel to Mozambique due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Mozambique due to health issues, crime and terrorism. Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Mozambique due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be …
Read More» Location: Mozambique, countrywide Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and acts of violent extremism. Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, schools, and other areas frequented by tourists. Public events, such …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Maputo Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in Mozambique Thursday, April 29, 2021 16:00 – 17:00 Zoom Virtual Meeting The U.S. Embassy in Maputo invites all U.S. citizens in Mozambique to a virtual Town Hall on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 16:00 – 17:00 via Zoom . (Please see access information below.) The Town Hall …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique (March 26, 2021) Location: Palma, Cabo Delgado Event: Terrorists have staged an attack on the town of Palma in Cabo Delgado Province. There are reports of intense fighting between government troops and terrorist forces. Communication networks in the area have been disrupted. Actions to Take: If you know of any …
Read More» Travel Alert – Additional COVID-19 Mitigation Measures (5 February 2021) Location: Mozambique Event: On February 4, President Nyusi announced new mitigation measures to combat COVID-19, effective February 5 for 30 days. (Please note: This information is taken directly from President Nyusi’s speech and will be updated on the U.S. Embassy website once the official regulations …
Read More» Travel Alert – Detailed Information on COVID-19 Test Requirements for International Arrivals to U.S. (27 January 2021) Location: Worldwide. Event: On January 26, the CDC Order on pre-flight COVID-19 testing for all international travelers to the United States went into effect. All airline passengers to the United States ages two and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 …
Read More» Weather Alert: Tropical Cyclone Eloise (21 January 2021) Location: Central Coast of Mozambique Event: Tropical Cyclone Eloise is currently expected to make landfall near Beira late on Friday, January 22. Expect torrential rains and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages, impassable roads, and difficult travel conditions. The storm could track to the north or …
Read More» Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a …
Read More» Location: Mozambique Event: On January 13, President Nyusi announced new mitigation measures to combat COVID-19, effective from January 15 for 21 days. Some of the measures include: All incoming travelers must present a negative test for COVID-19 All persons displaying respiratory symptoms or fever must stay home Restaurants and similar venues will observe the following …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States …
Read More» Routine Message: Voting in the Upcoming U.S. General Election (23 September 2020) Overseas Voting: Fast. Easy. Anywhere. fvap.gov Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Follow a few simple steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections: 1. Register to Vote: Start by …
Read More» Informal Translation of Second State of Emergency Decree An informal translation of the August 7 State of Emergency Decree is listed below. Individuals should consult the original decree in Portuguese as the authoritative guidance on COVID-19 prevention measures and regulations. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Series I – Number 153 NATIONAL GAZETTE Official publication of the …
Read More» Routine Message: Overseas Voting in the 2020 U.S. Elections Overseas Voting. Fast. Easy. Anywhere. fvap.gov In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete …
Read More» Global Health Advisory Level 3: Reconsider Travel March 15, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact …
Read More» Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …
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