Mozambique: Authorities ease COVID-19 domestic measures effective Sept. 25 /update 20

Event

Authorities have eased domestic COVID-19-related measures effective Sept. 25.

Domestic Restrictions

• The curfew remains in place in Maputo, all provincial capitals, and municipal towns but has been eased; it runs 23:00-04:00.

• Pre-school classes are allowed to resume.

• Private gatherings may resume with a maximum capacity of 30 people indoors and 50 people outdoors.

• Religious services may resume with a maximum capacity of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

• Places such as cinemas, theatres, gyms, pools, or cultural centers, may operate at reduced capacity.

• Restaurants may operate 06:00-22:00 daily, while the sale of alcohol is permitted until 15:00 with restrictions on Sundays and holidays. Stalls for the sale of food are allowed to operate 06:00-18:00.

International Travel

• All international arrivals in Mozambique must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for the country, irrespective of vaccination status. Children under five years old are exempt.

• For travelers arriving in Mozambique via land border crossings, the negative test result remains valid for seven days, permitting multiple entries or short-term return travel.

• Passengers who test positive upon or fail to provide a negative test result must self-quarantine for 14 days. Those who provide a negative test result are exempt from quarantine.

All restrictions are subject to amendment at short notice in response to government reviews. Security forces are deployed to ensure compliance.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and requirements before departing. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Government Portal for Information on COVID-19
Mozambique Ministry of Health (Portuguese)
Mozambique Government Portal (Portuguese)
World Health Organization (WHO)