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Réunion Island Visa Required Before Travel for Indians

Réunion Island is a French overseas department, not an arrival-visa destination. Indian passport holders need a visa for Réunion issued by the French authorities before travel — a Schengen visa alone does not cover it unless endorsed for the overseas departments. It is listed here because it is often wrongly included in Visa on Arrival lists.

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Visa Overview

Country
Réunion Island
Visa Type
Visa Required Before Travel
Purpose
Tourism and family visits
Maximum Stay
As granted by the visa issued
Extension
As per the conditions of the visa issued
Visa Fee
French visa fee applies
Processing
At the immigration counter on arrival
Reviewed
September 2026

Documents Required

Carry these for Réunion Island. Requirements may be checked again at your departure airport.

  • Original Indian passport in good condition
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Hotel or accommodation confirmation
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Valid travel insurance for the trip

Réunion Island entry process

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Prepare Documents

    Passport, tickets, accommodation and photographs as listed above.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Apply Online Before Travel

    Submit the application on the official portal and wait for approval.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Carry the Approval

    Keep a printout and a digital copy — airlines check it at boarding.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Arrive at the Airport

    Travel only to the entry points listed on your approval.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Immigration Clearance

    Present passport, approval and supporting documents.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Enter the Country

    Keep the entry stamp and departure record safe for your exit.

Visa Fee

French visa fee applies

INR amount is indicative and may change according to exchange rates. Official fees are set by the destination’s authorities and may change without notice.

France-Visas (official French visa portal)

Important Conditions

  • Apply for the appropriate French visa for Réunion before departure.
  • A standard Schengen visa does not automatically permit entry to Réunion.
  • Travel insurance and accommodation evidence are part of the application.
  • Plan the appointment timeline well before your travel date.

Entry, permitted stay and extension decisions rest entirely with the immigration authority of Réunion Island. Meeting every condition does not guarantee entry.

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Verify before you travel

Visa and entry regulations can change without prior notice. Eligibility may depend on passport validity, return tickets, hotel bookings, sufficient funds, travel history, residence permits, or valid visas from certain countries. Travellers should verify the latest immigration requirements with France-Visas (official French visa portal) before booking or travelling. Visadesk Global is a private visa and travel assistance service and is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or government immigration authority.