Foreign travel advice

Mayotte

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 you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. 

Vaccine recommendations and health risks 

At least 8 weeks before your trip: 

See what health risks you’ll face in Mayotte, 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 best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro

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 NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage 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 information about French social security services online or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about state services in Mayotte

Travel and mental health 

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