🇾🇹Mayotte Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
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Information
Capital
Mamoudzou
Population
300,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
French, Shimaore, Shibushi
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+262
Timezone
Indian/Mayotte
Area
376 km²
Government
Overseas department and region
National day
14 July - Bastille Day
Internet domain
.yt
About
Mayotte is a French overseas department and region in the Indian Ocean, an archipelago of 376 km² including Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre. Capital: Mamoudzou. It has France's youngest population with high growth and nearly half foreign nationals from Comoros.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, standard vigilance
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid unauthorized boats
Natural risks(Seasonal cyclones (Nov-Mar), earthquakes)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare emergency kit
Health(System under strain, hospitals overwhelmed)
- DTP vaccines, hepatitis A/B
- Bottled water
- Malaria repellent
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Repatriation insurance
- Monitor migration movements
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Mamoudzou · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
Not mandatory, round up the bill
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Photos
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Mayotte?▾
The entry regime for Mayotte is not yet documented nationality by nationality on IziVisas. Check with a consular post before booking.
Check by my nationality →Is it dangerous to travel to Mayotte?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk due to crime, irregular migrations, and social tensions.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Mayotte?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Mayotte?▾
The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou. The main spoken languages are: French, Shimaore, Shibushi.
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