Mayotte: Authorities relax some domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of March 3 /update 25

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Authorities have relaxed select domestic COVID-19 measures as of March 3.

Domestic Measures
There is no longer any capacity limit in public buildings, while nightclubs are open. Public gatherings of more than 10 individuals are forbidden without government approval. Facemasks remain compulsory in select public areas, businesses, and public transportation.

International Travel Restrictions
France uses a color-coded system to classify countries based on COVID-19 risk and imposes entry restrictions accordingly. Green countries are those assessed to have the lowest disease risk, while the virus is considered active in orange countries. For a detailed list of entry restrictions, including current country color classifications, click here.

As of March 3, the following travel protocol is in place:

• All travelers 12 years of age or older arriving in Mayotte must present a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before departure.

• Authorities will only permit unvaccinated travelers to enter with an essential reason for the trip. Such individuals are subject to a test upon arrival and a seven-day self-isolation period.

• All travelers from an orange country may be tested upon arrival; they will be required to self-isolate for 10 days if the result is positive.

• Unvaccinated travelers leaving Mayotte to mainland France will need to present a negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours or a negative antigen test result taken less than 48 hours before departure. Unvaccinated travelers will also need to justify an essential reason for the trip and will be tested upon arrival.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, France (French)
Mayotte State Services (French)