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.
How Réunion compares in Africa
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Réunion visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇪 Réunion | Visa waiver — 15 days via authorised travel agency (else French DOM visa) | Visa waiver: free (but bundled into the tour package). French DOM visa (for stays >15 days): €60-80. | Visa waiver: arranged by the travel agency before departure. French DOM visa: 15+ working days. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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-guide/
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-guide/
Is a Réunion visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Réunion visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Réunion visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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