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Customs
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Visa: |
All visitors
to Mozambique require a visa. Visas can be obtained from
Mozambican embassies and consulates, as well as from Mozambique
border posts. To obtain a visa, you will require your passport
and two passport-size photographs.For more information click
on the
VISA
link. |
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Passport: |
All visitors require a valid
passport. |
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Customs: |
The duty-free
allowances are: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 250 g cigarette or
pipe tobacco, 2.25 litres of wine, one litre of spirits or other
alcoholic beverages, 50 ml perfume, 250 ml Eau de Toilette, and
gifts, souvenirs and other goods with a value of US$50.00 or less.
Customs charges are payable before leaving the customs hall. |
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Health
Precautions: |
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Yellow fever
certificate if from infected area; high risk of malaria
throughout the country. Bottled drinking water may be purchased
anywhere in Maputo and the larger cities. In rural areas it may
be more difficult to obtain supplies of safe drinking water and
we recommend that you boil and filter all water or carry a
supply of water purification tablets. |
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Driving
Regulations: |
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The
speed limit is 70Km/h on open roads and 40Km/h in cities and
towns. Seat belts have to be worn at all the times and all
vehicles must have two emergency triangles. Request a receipt
if a fine is levied for any transgression.
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Telecommunication: |
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Telephones: |
The majority
of cities are served by satellite telephone networks. It is
possible to dial direct to South Africa and Swaziland and via an
operator to other destinations. To obtain an outside line via
the operator, dial 100. |
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Cellphones: |
Outside Maputo internet coverage
is sporadic, mostly available in places frequented by tourists. |
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Internet: |
Internet is widely available in
Maputo, with many internet cafes and all major hotels having
internet access. |
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Dialing
Codes: |
+258 |
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Banking: |
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Banks are
open from Monday to Friday between 08h00 and 15h00. |
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Currency: |
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Mozambique's local currency is
the Metical, however the US Dollar and the Rand are widely
accepted. It is advisable to carry cash or Travellers cheques as
credit cards are not widely accepted.
The international symbol for the currency is MZM. |
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Languages: |
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The official language, and the
language for all documentation, is Portuguese. English is occasionally used in business. |
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Transportation: |
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Public: |
There are numerous private minibus operators and reliable public
transport companies throughout the Southern and Central regions
of the country. |
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Vehicle
Rental: |
Left hand drive.
Visitors must be in possession of
a valid international driver's license. |
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Airports: |
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The airport in Maputo is open to
international air traffic. |
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Electricity: |
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220 V AC 50 Hz. Two pin round
sockets are used. |
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Weights
& Measures: |
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Metric system. |
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Tipping: |
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10 % |
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Local
Time: |
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GMT + 2 |
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Climate: |
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Mozambique is
mostly hot. It is, for the most part, within the tropics. The
hot rainy season is from November to March and the dry winter
months are cooler but still quite hot during the day; especially
along the northern coast. |
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Trade &
Shopping: |
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In general, public opening times
are between 08h00 and 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h30. Some shops
in cities and tourist towns are open until 21h30. |
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Public
Services: |
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In general, public opening times
are between 08h30 and 12h30 and from 14h00 to 17h00. |
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Postal
Services: |
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Open from Monday to Friday,
between 07h45 and 12h00 and from 14h00 to 17h00 and Saturday
mornings. There are also EMS, DHL and FEDEX services. |
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Border
Posts: |
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SOUTH AFRICA:
Pafuri - / Ponta do Ouro - 7.30 AM to 5.30 PM /
Ressano Garcia - 6 AM to 7 PM / SWAZILAND: Namaacha
- 7 AM to 8 PM / ZIMBABWE: Cochemane - /
Espungabera - / Mecumbura - / Zumbo -
/ Machipanda - 6 AM to 6 PM / ZAMBIA:
Cassacatiza - / Zumbo - / MALAWI: Mandimba - 6
AM to 6 PM / Milange - 6 AM to 6 PM /
Uongwe - / Zobwe - 6 AM to 6 PM |
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Public
Holidays: |
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When planning a trip, take note
that most shops, businesses and public services are closed on a
public holiday. 01
January - New Year's Day / 03 February - Heroes Day
/ 07 April - Women's Day / 01 May - Workers
Day / 25 June - Independence Day / 07
September - Victory Day / 25 September - Armed
Forces Day / 25 December - Christmas Day
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Safety &
Security: |
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As in most
countries of the world, travelers are advised to take the
necessary safety precautions. It is not advisable to walk alone
in deserted streets, especially after dark, and only taxis
booked through a reputable taxi company should be used.
Visitors should try to avoid attracting unnecessary attention by
not carrying bulky camera bags or wearing expensive jewellery.
All valuables should be locked in the hotel's safety deposit
box. Ideally, traveler's cheques or credit cards should be
used, to avoid carrying around large amounts of cash.
Vehicles are not allowed in areas
where there are no existing roads, because of the risk of land
mines. By
exercising reasonable care, visitors can ensure an enjoyable
stay in the country. |
NOTE: Information might change without prior notice...
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