Reunion (French overseas department and region) · short term business
Short-Stay Overseas Visa
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Short-stay visa check and filing route for visits to Reunion as overseas France rather than the Schengen area.
- Processing time
- Use France-Visas to run the visa wizard, prepare the checklist, complete the application and book submission through the relevant consular or visa-centre channel.
- Government fees
- Confirm the current short-stay visa fee and any service-centre charge in France-Visas before filing.
- Typical duration
- Short stays are generally up to 90 days, but visa-required status and territorial validity depend on the France-Visas result for Reunion.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Reunion is a French overseas department and region, but it is outside the Schengen area. France-Visas tells applicants to check overseas-France rules for the exact destination and travel purpose; Service-Public explains the linked French residence categories. This is lite territory coverage and users should confirm the current Reunion-specific outcome in the France-Visas wizard before filing. The practical first step for visitors is France-Visas: select the destination as Reunion/overseas France, nationality, travel document, stay length and purpose. A Schengen visa or mainland-France assumption is not always enough for an overseas department, so the destination-specific France-Visas result controls whether the traveller needs a short-stay visa, which supporting documents apply, and where to submit biometrics or the application.
Additional sources
Primary source
France-Visas official portal ↗ · Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior
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Primary source
France-Visas application start ↗ · Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The destination selected in the official wizard is Reunion or overseas France.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ✓The stay is short term and does not involve taking up residence or local employment.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ✓The applicant follows the France-Visas nationality and travel-document result rather than assuming Schengen coverage.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
Common blockers
- !Using a Schengen-only visa or exemption without checking territorial validity for Reunion.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- !The real purpose is work, residence, study or family settlement rather than a short visit.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- !Missing proof of accommodation, funds, itinerary, insurance or return conditions requested by the official checklist.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport or travel document valid for the intended stay and return conditions.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ·France-Visas application receipt and destination/purpose selection showing Reunion where relevant.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ·Civil-status, accommodation, funds, insurance, employment, family or host evidence matching the selected route.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ·Travel itinerary, accommodation or host invitation evidence.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
- ·Evidence of sufficient means and return or onward travel where requested.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Run the France-Visas wizard with Reunion as the destination.
Build the evidence pack
Check whether your nationality and travel document require a visa for overseas France.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the official application and book the relevant appointment if a visa is required.
After approval
Carry the visa or exemption evidence and supporting documents when travelling.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- ChecklistApplicantCheck Reunion visa requirement in France-Visas ↗
Use this official French source to confirm current Reunion and overseas-France visa or residence handling before applying. Reunion is a French overseas department and region, but it is outside the Schengen area. France-Visas tells applicants to check overseas-France rules for the exact destination and travel purpose; Service-Public explains the linked French residence categories. This is lite territory coverage and users should confirm the current Reunion-specific outcome in the France-Visas wizard before filing.
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantRead overseas France visa guidance ↗
Use this official French source to confirm current Reunion and overseas-France visa or residence handling before applying. Reunion is a French overseas department and region, but it is outside the Schengen area. France-Visas tells applicants to check overseas-France rules for the exact destination and travel purpose; Service-Public explains the linked French residence categories. This is lite territory coverage and users should confirm the current Reunion-specific outcome in the France-Visas wizard before filing.
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior · verified
- ApplyApplicantStart the France-Visas application ↗
Use this official French source to confirm current Reunion and overseas-France visa or residence handling before applying. Reunion is a French overseas department and region, but it is outside the Schengen area. France-Visas tells applicants to check overseas-France rules for the exact destination and travel purpose; Service-Public explains the linked French residence categories. This is lite territory coverage and users should confirm the current Reunion-specific outcome in the France-Visas wizard before filing.
Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reunion covered by a normal Schengen visa?+
Not always. Reunion is overseas France and outside the Schengen area, so travellers should check the France-Visas result for Reunion before travelling.
Where do I apply for a Reunion visitor visa?+
Use France-Visas to generate the official application, checklist and submission channel for your country of residence.
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