Travel Information From Suriname to Mozambique

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mozambique.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Mozambique.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to Mozambique take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

A single lifetime booster dose of Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) is recommended for adults who received the routine polio vaccination series as children; the routine series is recommended for unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children and adults and those with unknown vaccination status.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Mozambique. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Mozambique, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Mozambique.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Portuguese, Makhuwa, Changana, Nyanja, Ndau, Sena, Chwabo, and Tswa.

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Olá
Good morning = Bom dia
Good afternoon = boa tarde
Goodbye = Adeus
Nice to meet you = Prazer em conhecê

Conversational

How are you? = Como você está?
I am good thank you = estou bem obrigado
What’s your name? = Qual o seu nome?
My name is … = Meu nome é...
Do you speak English? = Você fala inglês?
I don’t speak … = eu não falo...
How do you say… in … = Como se diz... em...
I don’t understand = não entendi

Basics

Yes = Sim
No = Não
Please = Por favor
Thank you = obrigado
You’re welcome = De nada
Excuse me please (as a question) = Desculpe-me, por favor
Excuse me (as sorry) = Com licença
Wait = Aguarde
Hurry up = Apresse-se
Go away = Vá embora
Let’s go to = Vamos para
I want to go to … = Eu quero ir para ...
A little bit = Um pouco
A lot = muito

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurante
Do you have? … = Você tem?
Not too spicy = Não muito picante
It was delicious = Estava uma delícia
The bill, please = A conta por favor
How much? = Quantos?
Very expensive = Muito caro
Can you reduce the price? = Você pode reduzir o preço?
Please can I have a beer? = Por favor, posso tomar uma cerveja?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Táxi
Car = Carro
Bus = Ônibus
Right = Certa(feminine) Certo(masculine)
Left = Esquerda(feminine), Esquerdo(masculine)
Straight = Em linha reta
Stop here = Pare aqui

Places

Downtown = Centro da cidade
Street = Rua
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museu
Mall = Shopping center
Market = Mercado
Hospital = Hospital
Doctor = Médica(feminine),Médico(masculine)
Police = police
Post office = post office
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = que horas são
Today = Hoje
Tomorrow = Amanhã
The day after tomorrow = O dia Depois de Amanhã
Yesterday = Ontem
When? = Quando

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Onde é o banheiro?
Help me, please = Ajude-me, por favor
Call an ambulance = Chame uma ambulância
I don’t feel good = não me sinto bem

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You must by law carry original identity documents at all times and present them on request to the authorities. Police patrols and checkpoints are common. Don't hand over your passport to anyone other than an official. Ask to see their ID if in doubt. Photographing government offices, airports, military establishments, residences and the police or officials is illegal without special permission from the Mozambique Information Office (Gabinete de Informação – GABINFO). If in doubt, Don't take pictures. Drug use, possession and trafficking are serious offences. Punishments can include long jail terms and heavy fines. Homosexuality is not illegal, but is frowned upon by many, particularly rural or religious, Mozambicans. Attitudes in Maputo tend to be more liberal.

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Maputo

Maputo, capital of East Africa’s Mozambique, is an Indian Ocean port with preserved Portuguese colonial architecture. Many turn-of-the-century buildings are in the downtown jacaranda-lined Baixa neighborhood. The bronze-domed CFM Maputo Railway Station, for example, was completed in 1916. The Baixa also has an expansive Municipal Market. The neoclassical City Hall is in the nearby Praça da Independência square.

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Crimes

Most crime is concentrated in Maputo and the country's secondary cities. Criminals are forceful and ruthless, often work in groups, and carry firearms.

Travelers should reconsider their need to travel to Cabo Delgado in the north, due to ongoing crime and conflict from Islamist insurgency in the country.

Expats and travelers have been targeted in the past, so avoid showing any displays of wealth: jewelry, nice running shoes, cameras and wallets should be left locked up safely at your accommodation or hidden extremely well.

Maputo's coastal road (Avenida Marginal) has seen a spike in crime, and should be avoided, especially between the Southern Sun Hotel (the old Holiday Inn) and the Waterfront Restaurant. People have been mugged there in daylight.

Although coastal resort towns are much safer than the big cities, they are not crime-free. South African tourists have reported being robbed in the southern province of Inhambane and in the town of Chissibuca.

Walking at night is especially risky, and should be avoided, even in well-known tourist areas. Crimes do happen in public, in plain view of witnesses.

Women should try to avoid walking alone on beaches or taking busses unaccompanied. Unfortunately, attacks on female travelers have been increasing.

Law enforcement is weak, so don't expect the police to be very helpful, and be aware they do ask for bribes – avoid paying bribes. Emergency services are slow to respond due to bad road conditions and heavy pedestrian traffic.

If you're driving, don't stop to pick up motorists or pedestrians in distress. It could be a ruse by hijackers, so it's safer to keep driving and report trouble to a police station nearby.

Luggage theft

Flights to Mozambique often go through Johannesburg, South Africa, where the theft of goods from luggage is a ongoing problem. Checked baggage should be secured with TSA approved locks.

Valuables like currency, electronics, jewelry, cosmetics and running shoes should be taken in carry-on luggage. It's recommended to have a list of items you checked in, just in case a theft occurs. It might help with a travel insurance claim.

Civil unrest

Political demonstrations are rare in Mozambique, but if one happens, be vigilant. Protests can begin suddenly or change locations without warning.

While most tend to be peaceful, they can turn ugly quickly. In October 2019 violence and vandalism tainted mostly peaceful parliamentary elections. Back in 2010, protests against rising food prices also erupted in violence.

• The most common religion in Mozambique is Christianity.
• Don't use left hand to give or receive the objects - always use both hands.
• Don't wear expensive shiny clothes and jewellery - keep a low profile to avoid extra attention and pickpockets.
• Don't photograph military installations and some government buildings - it’s prohibited.
• Don't necessarily leave the well-travelled roads - there still might be unmarked minefields away from the main roads in rural areas.
• don't forget the rainy season takes place between November and April.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Mozambique?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Mozambique. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Mozambique

Healthcare of Mozambique is ranked 142nd in the world. The public healthcare system is basic and limited.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Schistosomiasis

Caused by wading, swimming, bathing, or washing in contaminated water body.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Chikungunya

Caused by Mosquito bite.

African Tick-Bite Fever

Caused by Tick bite.

Rift River Valley

Caused by touching blood, body fluids, or tissue of infected livestock and mosquito bites

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.