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 | 1 | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Réunion, a passport valid for at least three months beyond the last day of stay is required by nationals referred to in the chart above, except (1) nationals of EU countries who hold a valid national identity card. EU travellers only require passports/ID cards to be valid for the duration of stay.
Visas
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Réunion of up to three months for touristic purposes.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Réunion.
Visa Note
Nationals of the EU do not need a long-stay visa for trips exceeding three months.
If the the purpose of the trip is not tourism, you must contact your nearest consulate.
Types and Cost
Short-stay/Schengen visa: €60; long-stay visa: €99.
Validity
Short-stay/Schengen visa: 90 days within a six-month period; long-stay visa: valid for stays of over three months.
Application to
French Consulate (or consular section at embassy). In the UK, the consulate has outsourced the visa application process to TLScontact (www.tlscontact.com/gb2fr).
Schengen Visas
Nationals who do require a visa can only enter Réunion on a Schengen visa if it is marked on the visa sticker; you must advise the consulate that you are planning on visiting Réunion when you apply.
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.
