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- Capital
- Mamoudzou (DZA)
- Dialing Code
- + 262
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +3 hours
- Language
- Mahorian and French
- Best Time to Go
- June – October (Dry Season)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Travel Tips
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, but bottled water is available and may be preferable for visitors. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
- Respect to religious customs should also be shown during the month of Ramadan. This is a predominately Muslim country, but is fairly tolerant
Last updated 1 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 16
March: 20
April: 6, 27
May: 1, 8, 14, 25, 27
July: 14
August: 15, 26
November: 1, 11
December: 25
Visa Application Centre
Visa Applications are made through Capago (Refer to France Country Guide)
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders
- Mayotte is a non-European territory of France (DROM), and therefore falls outside the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is only applicable if it has the label "Valid for Mayotte"
- A special visa for Mayotte must be applied for, through the French Embassy / relevant visa application centre
VISA REQUIREMENTS:
- Passport with at least 3 months validity beyond departure date
- Passport photo
- Return air ticket / travel itinerary
- Accommodation reservation / travel itinerary
- Proof of socio-professional status
- Latest 3 months personal bank/credit card statements
- Travel health insurance certificate
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependent on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio