British Indian Ocean TerritoryRéunion: Visa-free

British Indian Ocean TerritoryRéunion

Do British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

Visa-free

No. British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders do not need a visa to visit Réunion for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Réunion139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting British Indian Ocean Territory: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

No. British Indian Ocean Territory passport holders do not need a visa to visit Réunion for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can British Indian Ocean Territory citizens stay in Réunion without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Réunion?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Réunion?

112.

How many countries can enter Réunion without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Réunion visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is a British Overseas Territory situated in the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises the seven atolls of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands, many very small, amounting to a total land area of 60 square kilometres. The largest and most southerly island is Diego Garcia, 27 square kilometres, the site of a Joint Military Facility of the United Kingdom and the United States. Official administration is remote from London, though the local capital is often regarded as being on Diego Garcia.

RegionEastern Africa

Area60 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+246

Drives on theright

Climate in British Indian Ocean Territory

Warmest April, coolest August, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, June, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for British Indian Ocean Territory, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.9°C	26.2°C	404mm	268h
February	28.3°C	26.9°C	315mm	294h
March	28.5°C	26.6°C	257mm	309h
April	28.9°C	27.3°C	121mm	316h
May	28.5°C	26.8°C	211mm	315h
June	28.1°C	26.5°C	211mm	307h
July	27.6°C	26.3°C	251mm	255h
August	26.8°C	25.8°C	88mm	315h
September	27°C	25.8°C	49mm	347h
October	28°C	26.8°C	43mm	366h
November	28.1°C	26.4°C	238mm	305h
December	27.7°C	25.8°C	365mm	296h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The British Indian Ocean Territory, also known as the Chagos Islands, is centrally located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, about halfway between Madagascar and Indonesia. The main island, Diego Garcia, is a military facility off limits to anyone not on official duty, but some of the uninhabited outer islands can be visited by independent yachters with advance permission.

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About Réunion

Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius. As of January 2026, it had a population of 910,985. Its capital and largest city is Saint-Denis.

RegionEastern Africa

Area2,511 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+262

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Réunion

Warmest March, coolest July, driest August, sunniest December.

Monthly climate normals for Réunion, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	16.1°C	11.6°C	561mm	273h
February	16.5°C	11.3°C	357mm	311h
March	16.8°C	12.4°C	740mm	281h
April	14.7°C	9.6°C	147mm	311h
May	12.6°C	7.2°C	90mm	311h
June	11.4°C	5.5°C	53mm	305h
July	11.1°C	5°C	32mm	308h
August	11.7°C	4.7°C	26mm	329h
September	11.8°C	5.5°C	80mm	329h
October	13.8°C	7.6°C	191mm	342h
November	14.1°C	7.8°C	98mm	341h
December	15.7°C	10.8°C	413mm	343h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Réunion is a French overseas department located in the midst of the Indian Ocean, east of the island of Madagascar and 200 kilometres (120 mi) to the south-west of Mauritius, in East Africa. This enchanting destination is blessed with a tropical climate and beautiful volcanic landscapes, with its appeal being as much due to its white sandy beaches as its mountain scenery. Réunion used to be known as the Isle de Bourbon and Isle Bonaparte.

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