Reunion Travel Guide

Language

French, as well as Reunion Creole and some English is spoken.

Currency

Réunion is an overseas départementof France and therefore since 2002, the unit of currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for payments). Travelers checks are widely accepted, with Euros the preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Most businesses are required to display their prices in their windows and restaurants and hotels must have their rates visible from the exterior.

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Time

Local time is GMT +4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A round pin plug with male grounding pin is used.

Communications

The international access code for Réunion is +262. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. Three mobile phone companies provide service, although there are not many international roaming agreements. Internet cafes are available.

Duty-Free

Travelers from non-EU countries over 17 years of age entering Réunion can bring in the following items duty-free: either 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, as well as 2 liters of either spirits or wine, 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette, gold jewelry not exceeding 500g, 500g coffee, 100g tea and other goods to the value of EUR175 per adult, or EUR90 for children under 15 years.

Tourist Office

Tourism Office of Réunion, Saint Denis: +262 (0)21 0041 or www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

Embassies in Reunion

• United States Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
• British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
• Canadian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
• Australian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
• South African Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
• Irish Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4417 6700.
• New Zealand Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.

Reunion Embassies Abroad

• French Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 944 6000.
• French Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7073 1200.
• French Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 1795.
• French Embassy, Canberra, Australia: (02) 6216 0100.
• French Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 425 1690.
• French Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 277 5000.
• French Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 384 2555.

Emergency

Emergencies: 17 (Police); 15/112 (Ambulance)

Language

French, as well as Reunion Creole and some English is spoken.

Currency

Réunion is an overseas départementof France and therefore since 2002, the unit of currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for payments). Travelers checks are widely accepted, with Euros the preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Most businesses are required to display their prices in their windows and restaurants and hotels must have their rates visible from the exterior.

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Time

Local time is GMT +4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A round pin plug with male grounding pin is used.

Communications

The international access code for Réunion is +262. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. Three mobile phone companies provide service, although there are not many international roaming agreements. Internet cafes are available.

Duty-Free

Travelers from non-EU countries over 17 years of age entering Réunion can bring in the following items duty-free: either 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, as well as 2 liters of either spirits or wine, 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette, gold jewelry not exceeding 500g, 500g coffee, 100g tea and other goods to the value of EUR175 per adult, or EUR90 for children under 15 years.

Tourist Office

Tourism Office of Réunion, Saint Denis: +262 (0)21 0041 or www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

Embassies in Reunion

• United States Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
• British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
• Canadian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
• Australian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
• South African Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
• Irish Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4417 6700.
• New Zealand Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.

Reunion Embassies Abroad

• French Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 944 6000.
• French Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7073 1200.
• French Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 1795.
• French Embassy, Canberra, Australia: (02) 6216 0100.
• French Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 425 1690.
• French Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 277 5000.
• French Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 384 2555.

Emergency

Emergencies: 17 (Police); 15/112 (Ambulance)

Language

French, as well as Reunion Creole and some English is spoken.

Currency

Réunion is an overseas départementof France and therefore since 2002, the unit of currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for payments). Travelers checks are widely accepted, with Euros the preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Most businesses are required to display their prices in their windows and restaurants and hotels must have their rates visible from the exterior.

0.6887

Time

Local time is GMT +4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A round pin plug with male grounding pin is used.

Communications

The international access code for Réunion is +262. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. Three mobile phone companies provide service, although there are not many international roaming agreements. Internet cafes are available.

Duty-Free

Travelers from non-EU countries over 17 years of age entering Réunion can bring in the following items duty-free: either 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, as well as 2 liters of either spirits or wine, 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette, gold jewelry not exceeding 500g, 500g coffee, 100g tea and other goods to the value of EUR175 per adult, or EUR90 for children under 15 years.

Tourist Office

Tourism Office of Réunion, Saint Denis: +262 (0)21 0041 or www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

Embassies in Reunion

• United States Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
• British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
• Canadian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
• Australian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
• South African Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
• Irish Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4417 6700.
• New Zealand Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.

Reunion Embassies Abroad

• French Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 944 6000.
• French Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7073 1200.
• French Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 1795.
• French Embassy, Canberra, Australia: (02) 6216 0100.
• French Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 425 1690.
• French Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 277 5000.
• French Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 384 2555.

Emergency

Emergencies: 17 (Police); 15/112 (Ambulance)

Language

French, as well as Reunion Creole and some English is spoken.

Currency

Réunion is an overseas départementof France and therefore since 2002, the unit of currency is the Euro, divided into 100 cents. There are plenty of banks and ATMs on the island, and most shops and hotels accept major credit cards (though most require a minimum amount for payments). Travelers checks are widely accepted, with Euros the preferred currency. Banks are open on weekdays from 8am to 4pm. Most businesses are required to display their prices in their windows and restaurants and hotels must have their rates visible from the exterior.

0.6887

Time

Local time is GMT +4.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. A round pin plug with male grounding pin is used.

Communications

The international access code for Réunion is +262. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). City/area codes are not necessary. Three mobile phone companies provide service, although there are not many international roaming agreements. Internet cafes are available.

Duty-Free

Travelers from non-EU countries over 17 years of age entering Réunion can bring in the following items duty-free: either 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, as well as 2 liters of either spirits or wine, 50g perfume or 250ml eau de toilette, gold jewelry not exceeding 500g, 500g coffee, 100g tea and other goods to the value of EUR175 per adult, or EUR90 for children under 15 years.

Tourist Office

Tourism Office of Réunion, Saint Denis: +262 (0)21 0041 or www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

Embassies in Reunion

• United States Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4312 2222.
• British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4451 3100.
• Canadian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4443 2900.
• Australian Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4059 3300.
• South African Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 5359 2323.
• Irish Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4417 6700.
• New Zealand Embassy, Paris (also responsible for Réunion): +33 (0)1 4501 4343.

Reunion Embassies Abroad

• French Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 944 6000.
• French Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7073 1200.
• French Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 1795.
• French Embassy, Canberra, Australia: (02) 6216 0100.
• French Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 425 1690.
• French Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 277 5000.
• French Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 384 2555.

Emergency

Emergencies: 17 (Police); 15/112 (Ambulance)