- At present, there have been no cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) confirmed in Wallis and Futuna. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html has further details. The French Authorities advise that travellers in Wallis and Futuna who think that they have flu symptoms should telephone "15" or contact a local General Practitioner for advice and assistance. Further information and advice on what to do if you are in Wallis and Futuna and think you have flu symptoms can be found at: http://www.inpes.sante.fr/grippeAH1N1/pdf/voyageurs/FlyersArrivee-FR-UK 080509.pdf. You should also monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated Swine Flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu is available on the UK Department of Health website at: www.dh.gov.uk.
- The Wallis and Futuna Islands are a French Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. See the General (Consular assistance) section of this advice for more details.
- Most visits to Wallis and Futuna Islands are trouble-free. We are not aware of any British nationals who have required consular assistance in Wallis and Futuna in 2007. Although the risk from crime is low, it does exist and you should take normal common sense precautions.
- There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
- We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Wallis & Futuna Islands. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public places, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public places, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Entry requirements
Visas
Wallis and Futuna Islands are an Territorial Collective (Collectivité d'Outre-Mer) of France. If you are a British Citizen or British Subject with Right of Abode in the UK, you will not need a visa to enter Wallis and Futuna. Other British passport holders should confirm the current entry requirements with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.
Wallis and Futuna Islands are an Territorial Collective (Collectivité d'Outre-Mer) of France. If you are a British Citizen or British Subject with Right of Abode in the UK, you will not need a visa to enter Wallis and Futuna. Other British passport holders should confirm the current entry requirements with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.
Passport validity
All British passport holders require a valid passport. There is no minimum passport validity requirement but you should ensure that your passport is valid for the proposed period of your stay.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the French Embassy in London, 58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT, tel: 020 7073 1000. Website: http://www.ambafrance-uk.org.
All British passport holders require a valid passport. There is no minimum passport validity requirement but you should ensure that your passport is valid for the proposed period of your stay.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the French Embassy in London, 58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT, tel: 020 7073 1000. Website: http://www.ambafrance-uk.org.
Health
At present, there have been no cases of the A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu) confirmed in Wallis and Futuna. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. The WHO website at www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html has further details. The French Authorities advise that travellers in Wallis and Futuna who think that they have flu symptoms should telephone "15" or contact a local General Practitioner for advice and assistance. Further information and advice on what to do if you are in Wallis and Futuna and think you have flu symptoms can be found at: http://www.inpes.sante.fr/grippeAH1N1/pdf/voyageurs/FlyersArrivee-FR-UK 080509.pdf. You should also monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated Swine Flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu is available on the UK Department of Health website at: www.dh.gov.uk.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not provide any health cover in Wallis and Futuna Islands.You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.
For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Wallis & Futuna Island and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see Travel Health.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) does not provide any health cover in Wallis and Futuna Islands.You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS.
For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Wallis & Futuna Island and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see Travel Health.
General
Insurance
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Wallis and Futuna Islands. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more details see Travel Insurance.
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Wallis and Futuna Islands. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more details see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are overseas then this is How We Can Help.
Consular registration
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
Consular assistance
There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Wallis and Futuna Islands. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of real emergency, the British High Commission in Fiji, may be able to provide some assistance: Victoria House, 47 Gladstone Road, PO Box Suva, Fiji Islands; (tel: +679 311033; fax: +679 330 1406).
There is no resident British Diplomatic Mission in Wallis and Futuna Islands. Routine consular matters are covered by the British Embassy in Paris. In case of real emergency, the British High Commission in Fiji, may be able to provide some assistance: Victoria House, 47 Gladstone Road, PO Box Suva, Fiji Islands; (tel: +679 311033; fax: +679 330 1406).
