Matola: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Matola is the largest suburb of the Mozambique capital, Maputo, adjacent to its westernmost side. It is the nation's most populated city.

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Now in the cityMatola+24°CDrizzle · sunset 05:47 PMupdated 08:50 AM

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 22, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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New information about requirement for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Updated to reflect change in overall travel advisory level from 3 to 2 due to decrease of election related protests, and addition of Niassa Special Reserve to Do Not Travel section. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Mozambique due to health issues , crime, civil unrest, and terrorism . Some areas have greater risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Matola: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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