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#CARD:Mozambique:Travel\Consular Information
Mozambique - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993

Country Description:  Mozambique, a less developed country in southern
Africa, ended a 17-year civil war in October 1992 with the signing of a
peace agreement between the Government and the rival rebel group.  United
Nations peacekeepers are presently located along major transportation
arteries in the country.  Facilities for tourism are severely limited
outside of Maputo.  Travel by road outside of the major urban areas is
possible; however, road conditions vary greatly.

Entry Requirements:  A passport and a visa are required.  Visas must be
obtained in advance from a Mozambique embassy or consulate.  Visa fees are
not standardized and vary depending on place of application.  Visitors must
exchange $25.00 at the point of entry and declare all foreign currency.
Visitors must carry passports with them at all times during their stay.
Further information regarding entry into the country may be obtained at the
Mozambique Embassy, Suite 570, 1990 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036,
telephone [phone].

Areas of Instability:  Though a peace accord is in place, there are
continuing reports of acts of banditry throughout the country.

Medical Facilities:  Medical facilities are minimal.  Many medicines are
unavailable. Maputo's special clinic, which requires payment in hard
currency, can provide general, non-emergency services.  Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health care services.
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved
useful.  Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
Disease Control's international travelers hotline, telephone [phone].

Information on Crime:  Economic conditions in the country, spotty police
protection, and years of war have caused an increase in violent and armed
robberies, break-ins, and auto thefts.  Victims, including members of the
foreign community, have been killed.  Traveling alone or at night is
particularly risky.

The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported to the
nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  The pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and
"Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa," provide useful information on
protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the
region in general.  Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents,
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Currency Information:  Currency can be converted at locations authorized by
the Mozambican government.  Currency conversions on the black market are
illegal and very risky.  Credit cards are not widely accepted in Mozambique.
 A small number of merchants prefer to be paid in U.S. dollars.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling.  Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strict.  Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and
fines.

Registration:  U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
updated information on travel and security.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located at 193  Avenida Kenneth
Kaunda in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.  The Embassy telephone number
is (258-1) 49-27-97.  The after-hours telephone number, for use in
emergencies, is (258-1) 90-00-71.

No. 93-285

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 24, 1992 to
correct the U.S. Embassy's phone number.

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