Mayotte
Telefonvorwahl
+262
Hauptstadt
Mamoudzou
Bevölkerung
Mahoran
Einheimischer Name
Mayotte
Region
Afrika
Ostafrika
Zeitzone
East Africa Time
UTC+03:00
Auf dieser Seite
Mayotte is a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, located between Madagascar and Mozambique in the Mozambique Channel. Despite being part of the European Union as an outermost region since 2014, Mayotte operates under unique entry regulations that differ significantly from both mainland France and the Schengen Area. The UK Foreign Office confirms that Mayotte maintains its own immigration system, while the French government's Welcome to France portal emphasizes a critical distinction: 'Mayotte is not part of the European territory of France' and 'the Schengen agreements do not apply.' This volcanic archipelago, consisting of Grande-Terre (Mahoré) and Petite-Terre (Pamandzi), along with numerous smaller islets, is renowned for its stunning lagoon—one of the world's largest and most diverse coral reef systems. The capital city Mamoudzou serves as the administrative and economic center, while the island's blend of Mahoré and French cultures creates a unique atmosphere where Shimaore and Kibushi Malagasy languages coexist alongside French. For travelers, Mayotte offers exceptional marine biodiversity, pristine beaches, and authentic cultural experiences, with the important caveat that standard Schengen visas cannot be used for entry.
Mayotte Visa & Immigration System
Mayotte operates under French immigration rules but maintains separate visa requirements from the Schengen Area. The French government's Welcome to France portal explicitly states that 'a Schengen visa cannot be used to enter Mayotte,' making it essential for travelers to verify their specific entry requirements. UK Foreign Office travel advice confirms that British citizens can enter Mayotte visa-free for stays up to 90 days, with passports required to have at least three months of validity. The Austrian Foreign Ministry (BMEIA) confirms that Austrian citizens also benefit from 90-day visa-free entry ('bis zu 90 Tagen visumfreier Aufenthalt'), with valid passports required for the duration of stay. The German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) specifies that German citizens must carry either a valid passport, national ID card, or valid children's travel passport for entry to Mayotte, though it warns that transit through non-French territories may require passports with six months validity. For stays exceeding 90 days or for purposes other than tourism, travelers must obtain French long-stay visas appropriate to their circumstances. The Welcome to France portal notes that short-stay visas for under three months are processed through French consular authorities, while longer stays require different documentation. Yellow fever vaccination certificates are mandatory for travelers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, as confirmed by UK government guidance.
Gängige Visumtypen
Visa-Free Entry (90 days)
Tourism, business visits, family visits. Available to EU/EEA nationals and select third-country nationals with French visa exemption agreements.
Short-Stay Visa (under 3 months)
Tourism, business, family visits for nationals requiring visas. Note: Schengen visas are NOT valid for Mayotte entry.
Long-Stay Visa (VLS-TS)
Employment, studies, family reunification, extended stays beyond 90 days
Transit Visa
Airport transit for nationals from countries requiring airport transit visas through French territories
Important Information for Mayotte Travelers
Ausländische Vertretungen in Mayotte
Diese Botschaften und Konsulate haben ihren Sitz in diesem Land. Wähle eine Vertretung, um Details und Kontaktinformationen zu öffnen.
Noch keine veröffentlichten Einträge
Wir haben für dieses Land noch keine ausländischen Vertretungen veröffentlicht. Unser Team ergänzt laufend geprüfte Datensätze.
Ready to visit Mayotte? Ensure you have the correct visa documentation, as standard Schengen visas do not apply to this French overseas department.
Check Mayotte Visa Requirements