Entry Rules Checker for Réunion Island

Réunion is in France and the European Union, but outside the Schengen area, and entry rules depend entirely on your passport. EU and EEA citizens can enter with a valid identity card or passport; other nationalities need a valid passport, and some also need a specific visa for French overseas departments. Select your passport below to see your current status.

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What every traveller needs to know

A valid passport is required for entry — EU and EEA citizens can use a national identity card instead, while other nationalities should check visa requirements before flying into Roland-Garros (RUN) or Pierrefonds (ZSE).
Your passport should be valid well beyond your planned departure from Réunion — check the current rule for your nationality.
Border officials can ask visa-exempt visitors to show proof of sufficient funds and valid travel or health insurance.
Most visa-exempt visitors can stay for a limited period per visit; other nationalities must apply for a French overseas departments visa in advance — confirm requirements on france-visas.gouv.fr before booking.

Always verify current requirements on the official france-visas.gouv.fr portal before booking flights — rules can change. france-visas.gouv.fr · diplomatie.gouv.fr — Entree en France · prefecture de La Réunion — etrangers