This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passort from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Mayotte’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nMayotte is an Overseas Department of France (Département d’Outre-Mer’). The authorities in Mayotte set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the French Consulate General in the UK.
\n\nYour passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Mayotte.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou 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.
\n\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
\n\nMayotte is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.
\n\nYou 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 visa application process and timelines on the French visa website.
\n\nCarry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Mayotte. If you’ve applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.
\n\nYou must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
\n\nFor more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Mayotte guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Mayotte (in French). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\nYou cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
\n\nCheck what cash and valuables you need to declare to bring them into Mayotte.
\n","safety_html":"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.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Mayotte, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nDiving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:
\n\nIf 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.
\n\nIf you are planning to drive in Mayotte, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s France guide as French driving laws apply. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
\n\nCheck 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.
\n\nThere 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 the designated high-risk area due to the risk of hijacking.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\nMost services in Mayotte have now been restored following Cyclone Chido in 2024, but some outages (including drinking water and electricity) may still occur.
\n\nThe hospital remains open, but not all services have been restored.
\n\nThe cyclone season in Mayotte normally runs from December to April. Monitor local news and check French Weather Service (in French) and World Meteorological Organization. Follow advice issued by the local authorities.
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