Passports must be valid for length of intended stay. Travelers must have proof of return or onward tickets, sufficient funds or lodging certificate and all travel documents needed for onward journey.
Americans: US nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; a valid passport is required.
UK nationals: UK nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; a valid passport is required.
Canadians: Canadian nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; a valid passport is required.
Australians: Australian nationals
do not require a visa for stays of up to one month; a valid passport is required.
South Africans: South African nationals require a visa to travel to
French Overseas Departments, including Reunion. A Schengen visa is valid for Reunion, provided the Schengen visa is endorsed "also valid for Reunion". A valid passport is required.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; a valid passport is required.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; a valid passport is required.
Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.Visitors to Réunion should take precautions against mosquito bites due to illnesses such as dengue fever and the Chikungunya virus. A yellow fever certificate is required from travelers arriving from an infected area. Réunion's medical and sanitary facilities are very good. Most towns have doctors and clinics, while the principal hospital is in
Saint-Denis. Tap water is usually safe for drinking. Public water sources are unsafe if labelled 'Eau non potable'. There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK and most
EU countries, whose citizens are entitled to low-cost emergency medical treatment on presentation of a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
Safety
As when traveling to any foreign destination, visitors should be vigilant of their personal belongings, not display signs of wealth (e.g. mobile phones, money, expensive jewelry) or walk around alone in an unknown area at night. Réunion is, however, relatively safe. Swimmers should be aware of currents and riptides, if unsure, ask the locals. The cyclone season is from November to April.
