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Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:Ìý

• ²õ±ð±ðÌýgeneral advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• ²õ±ð±ðÌýgeneral advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read aboutÌýsafety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Wallis and Futuna’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

Wallis and Futuna is a self-governing Overseas Collectivity of France (‘Collectivité d’Outre-Mer�). The authorities in Wallis and Futuna set and enforce the entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date� at least 6 months after the date you leave Wallis and Futuna.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You can visit Wallis and Futuna without a visa for up to 90 days for business or tourism. To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, check the on the French visa website.

UK residents of Wallis and Futuna

Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Wallis and Futuna. If you’ve applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.

Vaccine requirements

To enter Wallis and Futuna, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about (in French). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into Wallis and Futuna

Check to bring them into Wallis and Futuna.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.ÌýÌýÌýÌý

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Wallis and Futuna

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Wallis and Futuna, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

The crime rate in Wallis and Futuna is low. However, petty theft and street crime do happen.

To reduce the risk to yourself and your belongings:Ìý

• avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark
• do not carry large amounts of cash and be careful when changing or withdrawing money from ATMs
• do not wear expensive-looking jewelleryÌýor watches
• keep valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box

Transport risks

Road travel

If you are planning to drive in Wallis and Futuna, see information on driving abroad.

Check with the local authorities or your car hire company if you need an international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence.

Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 15 from a mobile or 721772 from a landline and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

• check the latest
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the

See .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

There are 3 medical dispensaries on Wallis in the districts of Mua, Hahake and Hihifo.

Read .

Healthcare in Wallis and Futuna

Healthcare is free in Wallis and Futuna. Ìý(in French) operates 2 hospitals:

• SIA on Wallis
• Kaleveleve on Futuna

In an emergency, the SIA hospital in Wallis and the Kaleveleve annex facility in Futuna will take care of you.ÌýÌý

Healthcare for residents

If you plan to live in Wallis and Futuna, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.

DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999

You can also get English-language or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about .

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Wallis and Futuna Ìý

Telephone: 112, or 721772 from a landline (ambulance, fire, police)

or

Ambulance: 15

Fire: 18

Police: 17

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• dealing with aÌýdeath in Wallis and Futuna
• getting help if you’re aÌývictim of crime
• what to do if you’reÌýin hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

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