Useful Information

Power Supply

In Wallis and Futuna they use a two pin type of plug (as shown)

The output is 220 Volts with a Frequency of 50 Hertz.

Telephone
Connection

In Wallis and Futuna the standard telephone connection plug is the French Standard Type (as shown)

International and National Dialing Codes

To call a number in Mata-Utu from outside the country dial

International Dialing Code + 681 + Number

To call a number in Mata-Utu from inside the country dial

Number

To call a number outside Wallis and Futuna dial

19(wait for tone) + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Climate	Matautu has a hot, humid tropical climate.
	Summer Autumn winter Spring	June to August - average day time temperature 27ºC September to November - average day time temperature 27ºC December to February - average day time temperature 26ºC March to May - average day time temperature 27ºC
	Temperatures in summer can reach as high as 34ºC and in winter as low as 22ºC The wettest months of the year are between January and May.

Currency	The Pacific French Franc (CFP) is the legal tender of Wallis and Futuna.

	Notes are issued in denominations of	CFP 10,000 CFP 5,000 CFP 1,000 CFP 500	Coins are issued in denominations of	CFP 100 CFP 50 CFP 20 CFP 10 CFP 5 CFP 2 CFP 1
	Traveller's cheques in CFPs are easily exchanged at hotels and banks.(Warning there is a fee of US$8-00 for each transaction)

What to wear

In Wallis and Futuna due to the tropical climate light clothing such as shorts, tee shirts and sandals are recommended. Being in the tropics, it is always advisable to have a rain coat handy. A jacket or jumper may be required at night when the temperature drops.

Visas

International visitors to Wallis and Futuna are required to be in possession of a valid passport and may require a visa depending on country of origin. Visas are available from French Embassies and Consulates around the world.

Health

There are 2 public hospitals and 3 public dispensaries in Wallis and Futuna. Medical care and medicine are free. Please note however that there is no private medicine and no opticians, so remember to take extra pairs of glasses and/or contact lenses. There are no compulsory vaccination required here, but, it is advisable to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.