Réunion visa requirements for Australian citizens
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Réunion. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
AUS
Australia
REU
Réunion
No visa needed
People with listed passports can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Réunion.
Ways into Réunion
Visit with a visa exemption or a Réunion visa.
Visa not required For your passportListed passport visa exemptionPeople with listed passports can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport country and type against the list.
- Check any extra rules for your passport.
- Carry your passport and required entry documents.
Documents required
- Passport meeting the exemption rules
- Required entry documents
- 2 blank pages
- The usual limit is 90 days in any 180 days.
- Paid work needs a separate check.
Visa not requiredResidence permit visa exemptionSome residence permits and long-stay visas let you visit without another visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that France or a full Schengen country issued it.
- Check that your permit or visa is still valid.
- Carry it with your passport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Qualifying residence permit or long-stay visa
- 2 blank pages
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days.
- A UK or US residence permit does not qualify for this exemption.
Visa requiredShort-stay tourist visaThis visa is for tourists and private visitors who need a Réunion visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €60
- Processing
- 15–45 days
How to apply
- Select Réunion as your destination in France-Visas.
- Fill in and print your form and receipt.
- Attend your appointment with the required documents.
- Collect your passport after the decision.
Documents required
- Passport and copy
- Application form and receipt
- 2 recent passport photos
- Documents on your France-Visas checklist
- Fingerprints
- Your visa sets your dates, entries and stay within 90 days per 180 days.
- Appointment waiting time comes before the 15 to 45 days for a decision.
Visa requiredLong-stay visitor visaThis visa is for tourist or personal stays longer than 90 days.
- Stay
- 91 days
- Fee
- €99
How to apply
- Choose Réunion and your long-stay purpose in France-Visas.
- Get the documents on your checklist.
- Submit them through your assigned French visa service.
- Follow your visa's rules for registering after arrival.
Documents required
- Passport
- Documents on your France-Visas checklist
- 2 blank pages
- Fingerprints
- Your visa sets how long you can stay.
- A short-stay visa exemption does not automatically cover longer stays.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- French Interior Ministry, Directorate-General for Foreign Nationals: visa exemptions
- Current overseas entry and visa order of 26 July 2011, including Réunion
- Current Annex II: overseas visa exemptions and approved border-issued visas
- French public administration: visas and passport requirements for overseas France
- France-Visas: short-stay visas and overseas exemptions
- France-Visas: airport-transit visas, including overseas airports
- France-Visas: long-stay visas and overseas requirements
- France-Visas: official online application and submission process
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: official visa fee schedule
- Official overseas short-stay visa application form, including Réunion
- French consular visa guidance for applications in the United States
- French consular visa guidance for applications in the United Kingdom
- French embassy and consular visa guidance for applications in India
- France-Visas: student routes and enrolment evidence
- France-Visas: salaried employment and assignments
- France-Visas: family of a French national
- France-Visas: medical treatment stays
- Réunion tourism board: approved-agency tourist exemption procedure
Coming from Australia
- Plugs C EAdapter needed
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Réunion trip
Best time to go: September to mid-December brings less rain and mild temperatures on the coast and in the hills. January to March is the rainy season, sometimes with cyclones.
- Protected mountain landscapesRéunion's peaks, natural mountain bowls and steep rock walls have World Heritage status from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The protected area covers more than 40% of the island.
- South coast near Saint-PhilippeThis part of the south coast is highlighted for its scenery.
- Route des TamarinsThe expressway between Saint-Paul and Étang-Salé offers wide views of the coast.
- White sandy beachesThe beaches are one of the island's main attractions alongside its mountains.
About Réunion
Réunion is an overseas department of France in the Indian Ocean, lying east of Madagascar.
- Capital
- Saint-Denis
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC+04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +262
Other Oceania passports
Going to Réunion
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Réunion with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do australian citizens need a visa for Réunion?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Réunion. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can australian citizens stay in Réunion?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Réunion?
Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa Tonga, and 1 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Réunion are easier for australian citizens?
Mauritius, Mayotte, Rwanda, Seychelles Zambia, and 3 more let australian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Réunion?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Réunion?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Réunion?
French.
How strong is the Australia passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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