Mayotte Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Mayotte. As an Overseas Department of France, it is part of the EU, and you can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.
Mayotte travel requirements at a glance
3 months after leaving
Visa-free up to 90 days
French overseas department, in EU
No meat or milk products
Official source: GOV.UK Mayotte entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 3 months after you leave
- Part of France and the EU
- Up to 90 days without a visa
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
Passport validity for Mayotte
GOV.UK says 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 documents meet the rules, and renew your passport if you need to.
Visas
You can visit Mayotte without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
To stay longer, or to work or study, check the visa process on the French visa website.
Arriving and customs
UK residents of Mayotte should carry their residence document as well as their passport. You need a yellow fever certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Mayotte?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Mayotte.
Do I need a visa for Mayotte?
No, not for tourism or business visits of up to 90 days.
Is Mayotte part of the EU?
Yes. Mayotte is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.