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Mayotte

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Warnings and insurance

• Still current at: 7 June 2025
• Updated: 19 December 2024
• Latest update: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Mayotte and updated information on Cyclone Chido (바카라 사이트˜Warnings and insurance바카라 사이트™ and 바카라 사이트˜Safety and security바카라 사이트™ pages).

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Mayotte

Cyclone Chido

Cyclone Chido has caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including the international airport, and severe disruption to services in Mayotte. Stay alert and follow the advice of the . There is a curfew in place between 10pm and 4am local time each night.

Given the widespread damage to infrastructure, including the international airport, and severe disruption to services caused by cyclone Chido, we advise against all but essential travel to Mayotte.

Further information on tropical cyclones is detailed in Safety and security.

Help abroad in an emergency

There is no British Embassy in Mayotte but the British Embassy in Paris, France, supports British nationals who need emergency help from the UK government.

If you are in Mayotte and need UK consular assistance, please contact the British Embassy in Paris which operates a 24/7 consular telephone service.

Telephone: +33 (0) 1 44 51 31 00

Before you travel 

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance 

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. 

About FCDO travel advice 

 The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. 

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Entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full 바카라 사이트˜British citizen바카라 사이트™ passort from the UK. It is based on the UK government바카라 사이트™s understanding of Mayotte바카라 사이트™s current rules for the most common types of travel.  

Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France (Département d바카라 사이트™Outre-Mer바카라 사이트™). The authorities in Mayotte set and enforce entry rules. If you바카라 사이트™re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the . 

Passport validity requirements 

Your passport must have an 바카라 사이트˜expiry date바카라 사이트™ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Mayotte. 

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.  

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. 

Visa requirements 

Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.

You can visit Mayotte without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business. To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, check the on the French visa website. 

UK residents of Mayotte 

Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Mayotte. If you바카라 사이트™ve applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.  

Vaccine requirements  

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For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see . 

Customs rules 

There are strict rules about (in French). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. 

Taking food into Mayotte 

You cannot take . There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. 

Taking money into Mayotte 

Check to bring them into Mayotte.

Safety and security

Terrorism  

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯바카라 사이트¯Â Â Â 

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.  

Terrorism in Mayotte  

Although there바카라 사이트™s no recent history of terrorism in Mayotte, attacks cannot be ruled out.   

Outdoor activities and adventure tourism 

Swimming safety 

See from the Royal Life Saving Society. 

Scuba diving 

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• make sure safety equipment is available on the boat, particularly oxygen 
• ask about safety precautions, including the ability to transfer divers to a hyperbaric chamber 

If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea. 

Transport risks  

Road travel 

If you are planning to drive in Mayotte, see information on driving abroad and check the as French driving laws apply. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of. 

Check with the local authorities or your car hire company what documents you need. You may need an international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence. 

Sea travel 

There is a significant risk of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. The threat assessment of the combined international naval counter-piracy forces is that sailing yachts should not enter the바카라 사이트¯ due to the risk of hijacking. 

Extreme weather and natural disasters 

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards. 

Tropical cyclones 

The cyclone season in Mayotte normally runs from December to April. Monitor local news and check (in French) and . Follow advice issued by the local authorities. 

Health

Before you travel check that: 

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need 
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation 

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. 

Emergency medical number 

Call 15 and ask for an ambulance. 

Contact your insurance company quickly if you바카라 사이트™re referred to a medical facility for treatment. 

Vaccine recommendations and health risks 

At least 8 weeks before your trip: 

• check the latest  
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the  

See , including: 

• chikungunya 
• malaria 
• dengue 

Medication 

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries. 

Read . 

Healthcare in Mayotte 

Health insurance cards 

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Mayotte, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).  

The NHS바카라 사이트™s has details about: 

• how to apply for a GHIC 
• how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time 
• who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC 
• what treatment counts as medically necessary 

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including: 

• changes to travel and accommodation bookings 
• additional standard costs for treatment 
• medical repatriation to the UK 
• treatment that is ruled non-urgent  
• private healthcare  
• private clinics 

Healthcare for residents

If you plan to live in Mayotte, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.  

DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999 

You can also get English-language or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about . 

Travel and mental health 

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also . 

Getting help

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel. 

Emergency services in Mayotte 

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police) 

or

Ambulance: 15 

Fire: 18 

Police: 17 

Contact your travel provider and insurer 

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do. 

Refunds and changes to travel 

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first. 

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including: 

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider 
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim 

Support from FCDO 

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including: 

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Contacting FCDO 

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