How Indian passport holders get a visa for Réunion: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa waiver — 15 days via authorised travel agency (else French DOM visa)
- Government fee: Visa waiver: free (but bundled into the tour package). French DOM visa (for stays >15 days): €60-80.
- Processing time: Visa waiver: arranged by the travel agency before departure. French DOM visa: 15+ working days.
- Maximum stay: 15 days under the visa-waiver route. Longer stays need a separate French DOM short-stay visa.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 75/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Confirmed package booking through an authorised travel agency (for visa-waiver route)
- Return flight ticket
- Hotel bookings for full stay
- Travel insurance (€30,000+ recommended)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Réunion is a French Overseas Department in the Indian Ocean — NOT covered by Schengen visas. Indian travellers can enter visa-free for 15 days IF the trip is arranged through an authorised Indian travel agency that contacts an incoming agency on Réunion to request the visa waiver. For >15 days or independent travel, apply at the French Embassy / VFS France for a French DOM short-stay visa. Île de la Réunion Tourisme — Indian tourist visa (official)
Transit & connections
Mauritius is a popular ferry / short-flight diversion — a 24h hop to Mauritius and back can extend a Réunion stay if combined with two separate visa waivers.
Good to know
Réunion is part of France but NOT in Schengen — a regular Schengen visa does NOT work. The 15-day visa-waiver only applies via a packaged tour. Independent travellers need a French DOM/CTOM visa. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://en.reunion.fr/organize/holiday-tips/visas/indian-tourist-travelling-to-reunion-island/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Réunion?
Visa waiver — 15 days via authorised travel agency (else French DOM visa). Réunion is part of France but NOT in Schengen — a regular Schengen visa does NOT work. The 15-day visa-waiver only applies via a packaged tour. Independent travellers need a French DOM/CTOM visa. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Réunion visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Confirmed package booking through an authorised travel agency (for visa-waiver route); Return flight ticket; Hotel bookings for full stay; Travel insurance (€30,000+ recommended); Proof of funds
How long does a Réunion visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Visa waiver: arranged by the travel agency before departure. French DOM visa: 15+ working days.. Government fee: Visa waiver: free (but bundled into the tour package). French DOM visa (for stays >15 days): €60-80.. Maximum stay: 15 days under the visa-waiver route. Longer stays need a separate French DOM short-stay visa..
How do Indians apply for a Réunion visa?
Réunion is a French Overseas Department in the Indian Ocean — NOT covered by Schengen visas. Indian travellers can enter visa-free for 15 days IF the trip is arranged through an authorised Indian travel agency that contacts an incoming agency on Réunion to request the visa waiver. For >15 days or independent travel, apply at the French Embassy / VFS France for a French DOM short-stay visa. Official source: https://en.reunion.fr/organize/holiday-tips/visas/indian-tourist-travelling-to-reunion-island/