Mozambique — Level 1: Exercise increased caution Exercise normal precautions in Mozambique. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Some northern districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to violent extremism. Exercise increased caution in: Maputo due to crime. Read the Safety and Security section on the
Country Information page . If you ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 28 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Overseas Security Advisory Council
Location: Road between Mocímboa da Praia and Palma, Cabo Delgado Province Event: Armed extremists attacked vehicles traveling along Highway 762 from Mocímboa da Praia to Palma. On February 21, one individual was killed and two injured when attackers shot into a vehicle using AK-47s. Actions to Take: Use caution when driving or walking in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique (May 04, 2018) Location: Mozambique Event: As has been widely reported, Renamo Leader Afonso Dhlakama passed away yesterday morning. The U.S. Embassy in Maputo advises U.S. citizens to take this opportunity to review their personal security procedures. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans Keep a low ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 7 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Avenida Kenneth Kaunda, 193 Caixa Postal, 783 Maputo MOZAMBIQUE PRESS RELEASE Notice regarding Scam using USAID’s Name February 9, 2018 – USAID has recently been notified of an ongoing SCAM using USAID’s name and logo to defraud individuals seeking jobs and individuals and firms providing equipment and services. The scam is completely false and has no connection to USAID ...
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By tajua | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: fraud, payments, Scam, USAID
United States Embassy Maputo, Mozambique Message for U.S. Citizens: Announcing the Lisbon Federal Benefits Unit The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices which provide the full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States, and the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Interested in becoming a Foreign Service Officer? Register for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) REGISTER & SELECT A SEAT FOR TESTING U.S. Citizens who are interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Test should visit
www.pearsonvue.com/fsot to get information on the exam, register for the test and select a seat. The website also has ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 23 August, 2017 | Topics:
Government Offices, Job Opportunities, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
On August 28, the Consul from the U.S. Embassy in Maputo will be visiting Nampula to provide consular services to United States citizens in the northern provinces, in an effort to mitigate the difficulty and expense of traveling to the capital. Interested United States citizens should come to the Milenio Hotel, located on Av. 25 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
USAID has recently been notified of an ongoing email SCAM using USAID’s name and logo to defraud individuals seeking jobs. The scam is completely false and has no connection to USAID or the U.S. Government. The scammer is trying to trick individuals to pay money in order to obtain a job with USAID. Please note ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 11 April, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
In light of recent developments including the signing of a peace deal between Renamo and the Government of Mozambique, the declaration by Renamo leaders that there will be no return to war, the relatively peaceful elections, and the recent drop in violence throughout Sofala province, the U.S. embassy is pleased to announce that it is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 5 November, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Mozambique will hold nationwide elections on October 15. All U.S. citizens are reminded to take necessary security precautions and be aware of the potential for large gatherings and disruptions of local transportation and other services. While there are no specific indications that this year’s campaign will become violent, past elections have witnessed localized violence. Opposition ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Due to continued violence in the region – to include attacks along key roadways and near populated areas – the U.S. Embassy in Maputo reiterates its standing guidance that U.S. citizens in the area strongly consider their need for any ground travel in or through Sofala Province. U.S. government personnel require advance approval for such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 June, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Your vote counts! Did you know that many recent U.S. elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by military and overseas voters. All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 3 April, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens that a peaceful march is scheduled to take place on January 18 in support of President Guebuza and the Government of Mozambique. Participants will gather at the Eduardo Mondlane Statue (at the intersection of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane and Avenida da Tanzania) around 8:00 a.m. Participants will then walk along ...
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By U.S. Embassy Maputo | 17 January, 2014 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
