Wallis & Futuna

Recommended Vaccinations For Wallis & Futuna

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis B Vaccine

There is a risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

Hepatitis A Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A in this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

For Some Travellers

Yellow Fever Vaccine

There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Typhoid Fever Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with friends and family.

Rabies Vaccine

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers whose activities or employment may bring them into direct contact with bats (i.e. adventure travellers, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers, etc.).

Recommended Medications For Wallis & Futuna

There are no recommendations for Wallis & Futuna at this time.

Diseases To Be Aware of for Wallis & Futuna

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis B

There is a risk for acquiring hepatitis B in this country.

Hepatitis A

There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A virus in this country through contaminated food or water.

For Some Travellers

Rabies

The risk of acquiring Rabies is low. However, it may be present in bats. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) may be at risk.

Yellow Fever

There is no risk of yellow fever in this country. However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Typhoid Fever

Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in this country, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where water and food may not be safe.

Safety & Security in Wallis & Futuna

Personal Safety

Wallis and Futuna maintains low crime rates across the territory. Petty theft and street crime occur but remain infrequent. The islands have two gendarmerie stations with around twenty gendarmes providing security. Isolated areas including beaches present higher risk after dark, and ATM withdrawals require caution. The territory’s small population and strong community oversight contribute to the generally safe environment. Violent crime remains rare, though you should secure valuables properly. Emergency services exist but operate with limited resources given the remote island location. Medical facilities include two hospitals and three dispensaries, though capabilities are constrained compared to larger nations.

Extreme Violence

Extreme violence remains essentially absent from Wallis and Futuna. The territory has no recent history of terrorism or organized violent crime. The French overseas collectivity maintains stable security through gendarmerie presence and traditional authority structures. The three customary kingdoms operate alongside French law, with traditional leaders managing local disputes. No armed conflict, gang activity, or kidnapping risks exist. The population of approximately 11,000 people maintains peaceful social relations. The territory’s isolation and tight-knit community structure contribute to the absence of serious violent crime.

Political Unrest

Political stability characterizes Wallis and Futuna. The territory operates as a French overseas collectivity with three traditional monarchies coexisting under French law. The Territorial Assembly comprises 20 elected members responsible for social and economic matters. Occasional protests and demonstrations may occur in Mata Utu, the capital, but civil unrest remains rare. The population shows little interest in independence from France, though discussions about territorial autonomy continue. Political tensions have historically centered on rival aristocratic clans supporting competing kings, particularly on Wallis Island, contributing to emigration since the mid-2000s. These internal political dynamics rarely affect visitors.

Areas To Avoid

The territory presents no specific high-risk areas requiring avoidance. Isolated beaches and remote locations warrant caution after dark due to limited security presence. Both main islands maintain generally safe conditions throughout. Futuna has no lagoon, making ocean conditions more challenging around its coastline. The uninhabited island of Alofi offers pristine nature but lacks infrastructure and emergency services. During cyclone season from November to April, low-lying coastal areas face flooding risks from heavy rainfall and storm surges. Some villages on Wallis still show damage from Cyclone Evan in 2012. Medical facilities concentrate in main population centers, making outer areas less accessible for emergency care.