Country guide
Reunion
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Euro (EUR). US Dollars may be accepted by certain tourist sites.
Time zones
UTC/GMT +4 hours (2 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 262
Best time to go
May - June
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Water in public areas labelled ‘Eau non potable' is not safe for drinking.
Tourism office
en.reunion.fr/
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Valid passport
- Onward or return air ticket
Visa requirements
South African Passport holders do not require visas for stays up to 90 days.
Should you require a visa, see the France Country Guide.
Issuing authorities
Reunion is an overseas départements of France (DROM)
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 6; May 1, 8, 14, 25; Jul 14; Aug 15; Nov 1, 11; Dec 20, 25