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- Capital
- Saint-Denis (RUN)
- Dialing Code
- + 262
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +4 hours
- Language
- French
- Best Time to Go
- May - June
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Travel Tips
- Water in public areas labelled ‘Eau non potable' is not safe for drinking
- US Dollars may be accepted by certain tourist sites. Travellers cheques are usually not accepted
- Creole and English may be spoken
Last updated 21 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Reunion is an overseas region and department of France, or DROM (Département et Région d'Outre-Mer)
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 6
May: 1, 8, 14, 25
July: 14
August: 15
November: 1, 11
December: 20, 25
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
Entry Requirements
- Valid passport
- Onward or return air ticket
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio