Moving to Mayotte

The community on Mayotte holds a diverse range of interesting cultures, with a mixture of fascinating spiritual and religious beliefs. It is thought that approximately 25 per cent of the population of the islands believe in spiritual possession, with friendly spirits passing through one another, each with their own personality traits. Although it is part of France, the four main native languages spoken are Shimaore, Kibushi, Kiantalaotsi and Arabic. French is spoken throughout the island, as are various dialects of the Comorian language. If you are thinking of moving to Mayotte, and you're excited to begin your journey into expatriate life, it might be a good idea to first browse the InterNations forums to learn about making the moving process as easy as possible. There are all sorts of potential problems you could come across when relocating, and that's why the InterNations expat community has come together to make life easier for people who are in similar situations.

Working in Mayotte

As it is officially a part of France, expatriates working in Mayotte will be interested to know that they will get their wages paid in Euro. The 17 communes have highways linking them together, with much maintenance work needed on the roads to keep them in top condition. There is an airport on the island as well as a few harbors and ports, all of which create work for the local people. The city’s nickname, The Perfume Island, has come about due to the local plantations that are there for perfume production. If you want to start working in Mayotte, perhaps at one of the many perfume plantations, or as part of the highways agency, then you should visit the InterNations platform first to find out about navigating the world of expat finance, finding the correct working permits and much more.