You do not need a visa for Mayotte if you have a French passport

No visa needed

French citizens can enter Mayotte without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Mayotte?

No. French citizens can enter Mayotte without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Mayotte may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Two passport photos 35x45mm, white background
Confirmed hotel booking or host invitation letter
Return or onward flight ticket required
Travel insurance covering minimum 30,000 EUR
Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay

Entry requirements for French travellers

These rules apply specifically to French passport holders entering Mayotte as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Mayotte. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Mayotte.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-28

A look at Mayotte

Mayotte Lagoon — One of the world's largest and most biodiverse enclosed lagoons
Mamoudzou — Mayotte's vibrant capital blending French and Comorian cultures
Marine Sanctuary — Mayotte hosts thousands of nesting sea turtles annually
Whale Season — Humpback whales visit Mayotte's lagoon from July to October