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Reunion travel advice

Most visits to Réunion are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus continues to affect Réunion with the number cases reported as increasing as summer and the rainy season approach. Travellers should take precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes.

The cyclone season in Réunion normally runs from December to April.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Comité du Tourisme de la Réunion

Place du 20 Décembre 1848, BP 615, 97472 Saint-Denis, Cedex, Réunion
Tel: (262) 210 041.
www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

Maison de la France in the UK

178 Piccadilly, London W1J 9AL, UK
Tel: 0906 824 4123 (information line; calls cost 60p per minute).
www.franceguide.com

Diplomatic representation

Réunion is an Overseas Department of the Republic of France, and is represented abroad by French embassies.

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