Northern Mariana IslandsMayotte: Visa-free

Northern Mariana IslandsMayotte

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Mayotte?

Visa-free

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit Mayotte for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Northern Mariana Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Mayotte139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Northern Mariana Islands: eTA.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Mayotte?

No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit Mayotte for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can United States citizens stay in Mayotte without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Mayotte?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Mayotte?

112.

How many countries can enter Mayotte without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Mayotte visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of the 14 northern islands of the Mariana Archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The southernmost, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.

CapitalSaipan

RegionMicronesia

Population43.5K

Area464 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesCarolinian, Chamorro, English

Calling code+1670

Drives on theright

TimezoneSaipan (UTC+10)

Nearest airportSaipan International Airport (SPN), 9 km

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$23,786 (2022)

Tourist arrivals487K (2019)

Climate in Saipan

Warmest June, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Saipan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28°C	25.3°C	68mm	327h
February	27.6°C	24.6°C	89mm	302h
March	28.5°C	25.1°C	57mm	349h
April	29.4°C	25.8°C	64mm	360h
May	30.3°C	26.5°C	48mm	378h
June	30.5°C	26.9°C	74mm	364h
July	29.9°C	26.5°C	139mm	373h
August	30°C	26.5°C	165mm	345h
September	29.7°C	26.3°C	248mm	282h
October	29.2°C	26°C	279mm	317h
November	29.5°C	26.5°C	126mm	314h
December	28.8°C	26.2°C	83mm	320h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a territory of the United States in Micronesia, visited mainly by tourists from East Asia. The Marianas' top activity among Americans is scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the coral reefs you might expect, the waters around the islands were the scene of fierce fighting during World War II and there are many ship wrecks and even rusting tanks stuck on the seabed. Many Asian visitors come to the CNMI for gambling, and karaoke/hostess bars.

Upcoming public holidays

November 4, 2026Citizenship Day

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

November 27, 2026Thanksgiving

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About Mayotte

Mayotte, officially the Department of Mayotte, is an overseas department and region and single territorial collectivity of France. It is one of the overseas departments of France as well as one of the 18 regions of France, with the same status as the departments of Metropolitan France. It is an outermost region of the European Union and, as an overseas department of France, part of the eurozone.

RegionEastern Africa

Area374 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+262

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Mayotte

Warmest March, coolest August, driest June, sunniest December. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for Mayotte, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.1°C	25.1°C	260mm	297h
February	29.1°C	25.1°C	191mm	314h
March	29.5°C	25.6°C	123mm	344h
April	29.4°C	25.3°C	67mm	348h
May	28.5°C	24.8°C	43mm	349h
June	26.9°C	23.1°C	31mm	310h
July	26.1°C	22.1°C	52mm	317h
August	26.6°C	21°C	36mm	350h
September	27.2°C	21.8°C	49mm	351h
October	28.5°C	23.1°C	101mm	356h
November	28.8°C	24°C	72mm	361h
December	29.3°C	24.9°C	86mm	364h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Mayotte is an archipelago among the East African Islands, lying in the Indian Ocean channel between Madagascar and Mozambique. It's a French overseas department with a population of 299,348 in 2022. Most live on the large island of Grande-Terre, which somewhat resembles a sea horse, used on Mayotte's coat of arms. A 2 km channel separates it from Petite-Terre, also urbanised; the other islets are tiny with only a handful of residents.

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