Réunion
Summary
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Réunion
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Réunion’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Réunion, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Réunion is a French Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic representation on the island. If you need consular assistance you should contact the British Embassy in Paris.
The cyclone season normally runs from December to April. You should monitor the progress of approaching storms and follow the advice of the local authorities. See Natural disasters.
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Réunion, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Most visits to Réunion are trouble-free. Crime levels are low, but you should take sensible precautions.
Update history
2025-12-10 13:30
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-03-07 12:32
Removal of information about severe tropical Storm Garance (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-02-27 14:11
Addition of information about severe tropical Storm Garance (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-18 14:11
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-01-19 15:06
Removal of information about tropical storm Belal (‘Summary’ page).
2024-01-12 15:21
Information about tropical storm Belal (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-30 12:34
Addition of information about riots across Réunion (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 11:24
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-08-12 14:30
Updated information on end of COVID-19 restrictions for travel between France and Réunion (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-19 14:26
Updated information on relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-09 11:48
Updated information on passport validity requirements for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-18 16:02
Information the Réunion Prefecture noting a yellow state of pre-alert due to tropical cyclone Emnati (‘Summary’ page)