Réunion visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need a visa for Réunion, from its embassy or consulate.
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This visa is for tourists and private visitors who need a Réunion visa.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €60
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Russian citizens in Réunion
- Visa-free for 3 months within any 6-month period for each territory for holders a valid multiple-entry Schengen Member State 'C' visa issued by a French consular authority.
- The validity period of the visa must be between 6 months and 5 years.
What to do
Find Réunion's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Réunion
Visit with a visa exemption or a Réunion visa.
Visa on arrival For your passportPre-approved border visaSome Chinese, Indian and Russian visitors can get a free, pre-approved border visa.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Confirm that your trip uses an approved scheme.
- Get approval from Réunion's State representative before travel.
- Use an approved Réunion border crossing to get the visa.
- Your nationality alone does not qualify you; approval before travel is required.
- The guide gives no current booking steps, contact, document list or approval time.
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 Russia
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- 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
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Questions
Are there special rules for Russian citizens visiting Réunion?
Do russian citizens need a visa for Réunion?
Russian citizens need a visa for Réunion, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Réunion visa?
At Réunion's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter Réunion?
We have no record of Réunion relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Réunion?
San Marino, Ukraine and Croatia can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Réunion are easier for russian citizens?
Mauritius, Seychelles, Burundi, Comoros Ethiopia, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Réunion?
Find Réunion's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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 Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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