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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 7 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