Reunion Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Réunion, Americans, Australians, British and Canadians should ensure that their passport has at least three (3) months of validity after the date they intend to leave Réunion.
EU nationals: As Réunion is an Overseas Department of France (département d’outre-mer), technically EU nationals can enter with an ID card, but check with your transport provider first, as you may need a passport to board the flight or the ship.
Visas
Visas for Réunion are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic stays of up to 90 days, provided that they hold a return ticket.
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Types and Cost
Short-stay: €60.
Validity
Short-stay: 90 days within a six-month period.
Application to
Get the application form online here and contact the nearest French Consulate (or consular section at embassy).
Schengen Visas
Réunion is an Overseas Department of France (département d’outre-mer) and part of the European Union. However, it is not part of the Schengen Area. You cannot enter Réunion with a short-stay Schengen visa issued by France or other Schengen countries unless it specifically says so. Most likely, you need a separate visa to enter Réunion.
Working days
Allow 15 days for visa processing.
Extension of stay
EU nationals staying longer than three months must register at the préfecture to apply for a carte de séjour.
Other nationals require a long-stay visa.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
French Embassy in the UK
The French Overseas Possessions are an Overseas Department of the Republic of France, and are represented abroad by French Embassies.
Telephone: +44 20 7073 1000
Website: http://www.ambafrance-uk.org
Address: , 58 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7JT,
Opening times:
French Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 (202) 944 6000
Website: http://www.ambafrance-us.org
Address: , 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007,
Opening times:
Waiting times for appointments and for processing applications will vary depending on your nationality and the time of year. Appointments can be booked online.
