Wallis- och Futunaöarna

Översikt

Wallis and Futuna is a French Overseas Territory comprised of three volcanic tropical islands and several tiny islets. The capital of the collectivity is Matāʻutu on the island of Uvéa, the most populous of the Wallis Islands.

Hälsa, sjukdomar och vaccination

Wallis and Futuna is a very isolated island complex with very limited resources. You should take very seriously health precautions for your visit to Wallis and Futuna.  It is recommended that all travellers visit their personal health physician 4-8 weeks before departure.

Vaccinations against tetanus and typhoid should be obtained. Hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, and measles should also be considered when travelling to Wallis and Futuna.

Be cautious as to what you eat and drink, as Travellers diarrhea is very common. The best way to avoid this is to follow food and drink precautions. Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. Most restaurants and hotels follow good health codes for food and water and are usually safe. Do not eat fruits or vegetables that are not peeled or cooked. Avoid food and beverages obtained from street vendors as well.

Bring your own prescription drugs and preventative medicines with you. Make sure your health insurance covers you for medical expenses abroad. If it doesn’t, supplemental, overseas coverage is encouraged. If illness happens abroad, your medical expenses and possible evacuation can cost to the tens of thousands of dollars.

Medical care is very limited inside Wallis and Futuna major cities. Major illnesses, however, may require an evacuation to a more state-of-the-art medical facility. Be aware that most doctors expect payment in cash, regardless of your health insurance.

Note: The European Health Insurance Card does not have coverage on the islands.

Medical care in Wallis and Futuna is limited. There are only two public hospitals. One is located on Wallis and the other on Futuna. Both hospitals expect payment in cash, regardless of whether you have travel health insurance.

Pass

Passports valid for at least three months beyond dates of travel are required for all foreign nationals except nationals of France who have a valid ID card.

Visum

Visas are not required for the following countries for stays of up to three months: Australia, Germany and the UK

Visas are not required for the following countries for stays of up to one month: Canada and the USA

Visas cost the same regardless of entries and duration of stay. The cost for a visa is 35 Euros. In most cases, citizens of the EU and their families pay nothing.