Foreign travel advice

Wallis and Futuna

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 from a mobile or 721772 from a landline 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 Wallis and Futuna.

Medication

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

There are 3 medical dispensaries on Wallis in the districts of Mua, Hahake and Hihifo.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.

Healthcare in Wallis and Futuna

Healthcare is free in Wallis and Futuna. Agence de Santé (in French) operates 2 hospitals:

  • SIA on Wallis
  • Kaleveleve on Futuna

In an emergency, the SIA hospital in Wallis and the Kaleveleve annex facility in Futuna will take care of you.  

Healthcare for residents

If you plan to live in Wallis and Futuna, 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 Wallis and Futuna.

Travel and mental health

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