• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

• There is currently social unrest on the Island of Mayotte. You should exercise caution around public demonstrations and protests.
  
  
• Mayotte is a French Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. See General - Representation in Mayotte.
  
  
• Most visits to Mayotte are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• The cyclone season in Mayotte normally runs from December to April.  See Natural Disasters.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance. See General - Insurance and Travel Insurance.

Safety and Security - Terrorism
There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

See our Terrorism Abroad page.

Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France (département d’outre-mer) since 31 March 2011. The French government has announced that the laws and regulations of Mayotte will be brought into line with those in the rest of France over a period of 20 to 25 years.

For general information for different types of travellers see our Your trip page.

Entry Requirements - Visas
Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France (department d’outre-mer) of France. If your passport describes you as a British Citizen you will not need a visa to enter Mayotte. Other British passport holders should check the current entry requirements here and if necessary confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.

Entry Requirements - Passport Validity
You must hold a valid passport to enter Mayotte. Your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. However, it is always sensible to have a short period of extra validity on your passport in case of any unforeseen delays to your departure. You do not have to wait until your old passport expires to apply to renew it. Any time left on your old passport when you apply will be added to your new passport, up to a maximum of nine months. For passport applications in the UK, you should apply to the Identity and Passport Service.  

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children
For information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the French Embassy in London.

Chikungunya is a common problem, particularly in the warmer months (October-May).

You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. See our HIV and AIDS page.

You should seek medical advice before travelling to Mayotte and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Heath Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

See also our Travel Health page.

The cyclone season in Mayotte normally runs from December to April. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation and International Cyclone Centre. 

See our Tropical cyclones page for more detailed information and advice should you be involved in a cyclonic situation.

General - Insurance
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Check for any exclusions and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See our Travel Insurance page.

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then see our When Things Go Wrong page.

General - Registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

General - Representation in Mayotte
There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Mayotte. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris.

In case of real emergency (death or serious accident), the British High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius, may be able to provide limited assistance;

British High Commission
Les Cascades Building, ,
Edith Cavell Street,
Port Louise, PO Box 1063
Tel: (230) 202 9400
Fax: (230) 202 9407

General - Consular Assistance
There were no requests for consular assistance in 2009. Although the risk from crime is also low, it does exist and you should take precautions.