Mayotte
Entry requirements
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 the current rules for the most common types of travel.
Mayotte 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.
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Mayotte.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ 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 visa application process and timelines on the French visa website.
UK residents of Mayotte
Carry 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.
Vaccine requirements
You 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.
For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Mayotte guide.
Customs rules
There 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.
Taking food into Mayotte
You 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.
Taking money into Mayotte
Check what cash and valuables you need to declare to bring them into Mayotte.