Travel Information From Gambia to Mayotte

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Mayotte.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Mayotte.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Mayotte is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : French and Comorian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Bonjour
Good morning = Bonjour
Good afternoon = Bon après-midi
Goodbye = Au revoir
Nice to meet you = Ravi de vous rencontrer

Conversational

How are you? = Comment vas-tu?
I am good thank you = Je vais bien, merci
What’s your name? = Quel est ton nom?
My name is … = Mon nom est …
Do you speak English? = Parlez vous anglais?
I don’t speak … = je ne parle pas…
How do you say… in … = Comment dit-on… en…
I don’t understand = je ne comprends pas

Basics

Yes = Oui
No = Non
Please = S'il vous plaît
Thank you = Merci
You’re welcome = Je vous en prie
Excuse me please (as a question) = Excusez moi s'il vous plait
Excuse me (as sorry) = Pardon
Wait = Attendre
Hurry up = Dépêche-toi
Go away = S'en aller
Let’s go to = Allons à
I want to go to … = Je veux aller à …
A little bit = Un peu
A lot = Beaucoup

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurant
Do you have? … = As-tu? …
Not too spicy = Pas trop épicé
It was delicious = C'était délicieux
The bill, please = The bill, please
How much? = Combien?
Very expensive = Très cher
Can you reduce the price? = Pouvez-vous réduire le prix?
Please can I have a beer? = S'il vous plaît, puis-je avoir une bière ?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Auto
Bus = Bus
Go Right = aller à droite
Go Left = va à gauche
Go Straight = Allez tout droit
Stop here = Arrêtez ici

Places

Downtown = Centre ville
Street = Rue
Hotel = Hôtel
Museum = Musée
Mall = Centre commercial
Market = Marché
Hospital = Hôpital
Doctor = Docteur
Police = Police
Post office = Bureau de poste
Bank = Banque

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Quelle heure est-il?
Today = Aujourd'hui
Tomorrow = Demain
The day after tomorrow = Le surlendemain
Yesterday = Hier
When? = Lorsque?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Où sont les toilettes?
Help me, please = Aidez-moi, s'il vous plaît
Call an ambulance = Appelle une ambulance
I don’t feel goo = je ne me sens pas bien

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Mayotte is an overseas department of France (Département d’Outre-Mer). It attained this status on 31 March 2011. The French government has announced plans to bring the laws and regulations of Mayotte in line with those of the rest of France over the coming years.

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Mamoudzou

Mamoudzou is the coastal capital city of the French overseas region of Mayotte, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Boats dot its harbor, and the nearby Marché Couvert sells fresh produce and handicrafts. Local landmarks include Mtsapéré Mosque, with its white minaret, and the 1957 Notre-Dame de Fatima church. Nearby beaches include Trévani, to the north, and the small Plage du Phare, to the south.

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Petty crime

Crimes of opportunity and petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occur frequently. Thieves could target foreigners, particularly in Kawéni neighbourhood, in the capital Mamoudzou, and in crowded public areas such as:

Markets
The airport and public transportation facilities
Hotel lobbies
Restaurants, patios and outdoor cafés
Tourist sites and attractions

While you're in Mayotte:

Ensure that your belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times
Don't keep your passport and other types of ID in the same place and carry a photocopy rather than the original
Avoid showing signs of affluence or wearing expensive jewellery
Avoid carrying large sums of cash or unnecessary valuables
Avoid deserted streets at night
Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly in crowded and tourist areas
Find out which beaches are the safest
Be extra cautious when withdrawing cash from ATMs

Residential break-ins

Residential break-ins occur. Burglars sometimes target houses or apartments owned or rented by foreigners.

Choose well-secured accommodation
Make sure you lock doors and windows at night and when you're away

Vehicles

Car theft, break-ins and carjacking occur. Rental and luxury vehicles may be a target of choice.

Familiarize yourself with your route before starting the trip
Keep your windows and doors locked at all times
Keep your belongings out of reach
Use secure parking facilities, especially overnight
Never leave belongings unattended in a vehicle, even in the trunk

Violent crime

Gang-related violence occurs. Criminals often use knives or firearms.

While violent incidents Don't typically target foreigners or tourists, there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Demonstrations and civil unrest

Spontaneous demonstrations and civil unrest take place from time to time in the main cities due to socioeconomic tensions. Clashes between protesters and security forces have occurred.

Even peaceful demonstrations can suddenly turn violent and lead to clashes with security forces. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic, public transportation and health and emergency services.

Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
Follow the instructions of local authorities
Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Taxis

Taxis are the only urban transport alternative to driving yourself. While they are an affordable option, they are not always safe.

Avoid hailing taxis on the street
Use only reputable taxi companies through establishments such as hotels
Book your ride in advance when possible
If you have no choice but to hail a taxi on the street:

Never enter a cab if it already has one or more passengers
Note the license plate number and name of the driver when you travel
Immediately communicate this information to family or friends

• The most common religion in Mayotte is Islam
• Don't forget the conduct is based on respect for elders and Comorian customs of public appearance.
• Don't forget the cyclone season typically runs from late November to April.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Mayotte?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Mayotte. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Mayotte

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Chikungunya

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.