REUNION ISLAND,
JEWEL OF THE INDIAN OCEAN
WELCOME IN REUNION ISLAND
Reunion island a French Territory located in the middle of the Indian Ocean at 800 km East of Madagascar and 180 km West of Mauritius. As it is French, people there speak French and use Euro, like in mainland France !
Keep in mind that there is two seasons in Reunion and... more than 100 microclimates !
Do you prefer summer or winter ?
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Summer (novembre - april / 27°C to 30°C / hot and humid season / fruits' season)
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Winter (may - october / 24°C to 27°C / cool and dry season / perfect for hiking & visiting)
Regarding the time frame, juste remove 1.30 hrs on your watch to catch the time in Reunion.
Enjoy the ride there, because every 20 kms you will discover a new landscape, a new weather, a new atmosphere...
Do I need a visa to go to Reunion ?
If you are an Indian national and going to Reunion for leisure :
For stay up to 15 days
You can benefit of a visa exemption if you are staying for no more than 14 nights.
But you would need an official voucher (mandatory), stamped by an accredited DMC, including Namaste India.
Stay between 15 days and 6 months
Please contact the French Embassy in Delhi, the nearest French Consulate or VFS.
Stay beyond 6 months
Please contact the French Embassy in Delhi, the nearest French Consulate or VFS.
Family or friends stay
If you have a long term French Schengen visa
(6 months and beyond),
You are allowed to go to Reunion island. We strongly advice you to ask for a formal letter of invitation from your family and/or friends.
Please note : Always take these papers with you when you travel to Reunion island :
- Your valid passport
- A copy of your return flight
- The original of your hotel booking or similar
- A copy of your visa / or the voucher as it is mandatory
THERE IS NO VISA ON ARRIVAL IN REUNION FOR INDIAN NATIONALS.
YOU HAVE TO LEAVE INDIA WITH EITHER A VOUCHER (FROM A DMC) OR A PROPER VISA.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS
LE PITON DE LA FOURNAISE
The active volcano of Le Piton de la Fournaise is a shield volcano and represents no danger for the population. It often offers an astonishing show as there is an eruption every 3 to 6 months. The star of the island is a must-see !
SALAZIE, CILAOS & MAFATE
One of the reasons why 42% of the island is a Unesco World Heritage site is the three Cirques of Salazie, Cilaos & Mafate. Each one of them is unique and offers a paradise for nature lovers. Salazie and Cilaos are accessible by car. For Mafate, a short hike will lead you to it. Each Cirque has small mountain villages which are surrounded by thousand meters remparts...
