Mata-Utu Travel Risk — Low Risk (19/100)
Is Mata-Utu safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Mata-Utu scores 19/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The UK has no advice against travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 40)
September 27, 2026
Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 19 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 40/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Wallis and Futuna travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Mata-Utu currently sits at 19/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Mata-Utu is natural disasters (40/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: health and medical access (35/100) and natural hazards (25/100).
A score of 19 is higher than the scores of 5% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna maintains a low baseline risk with a composite score of 19 out of 100 as of October 15, 2026. Travelers should note the current CDC Level 1 health notice regarding global dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 40/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Disease & health (score 35/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Mata-Utu
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Mata-Utu
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Mata-Utu for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 30/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 40/100), older travelers (Health 35/100 · Transport 30/100), business travelers (Digital 10/100 · Money 15/100 · Transport 30/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | low |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Mata-Utu
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Natural hazard calendar & history
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Wallis and Futuna travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Wallis and Futuna entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Emergency numbers (Wallis and Futuna)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 15 |
| Fire | 18 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | high |
Healthcare in Wallis and Futuna is free and the Agence de Santé operates the Hôpital de Sia in Mata‑Utu (district of Hahake) plus dispensaries in Mua, Hahake and Hih. Travelers should carry comprehensive travel insurance as specialised treatment and evacuation can be complex and may require external assistance.
Area notes
- Hahake. District of Hahake hosts the Hôpital de Sia, the main hospital and many administrative services.
- Mua. Mua is one of the three districts with a dispensary but has fewer medical facilities than Hahake.
- Hih. Hih also contains a dispensary and is less centrally equipped than the capital district.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 22 → 19 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Mata-Utu's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Mata-Utu
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Mata-Utu, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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