French GuianaRéunion: Visa-free

French GuianaRéunion

Do France passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

Visa-free

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Réunion for tourism.

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

French Guiana does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Réunion139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting French Guiana: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Réunion?

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Réunion for tourism.

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 French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

Warmest October, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.7°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.4°C	112mm	269h
March	29.7°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.3°C	604mm	166h
May	28.1°C	22.5°C	514mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.1°C	383mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.8°C	202mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.1°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.2°C	74mm	323h
October	32.9°C	22.8°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.3°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

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

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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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	11.5°C	561mm	273h
February	16.5°C	11.2°C	357mm	311h
March	16.8°C	12.3°C	740mm	281h
April	14.7°C	9.5°C	147mm	311h
May	12.6°C	7.1°C	90mm	311h
June	11.4°C	5.4°C	53mm	305h
July	11.1°C	4.9°C	32mm	308h
August	11.7°C	4.6°C	26mm	329h
September	11.8°C	5.4°C	80mm	329h
October	13.8°C	7.4°C	191mm	342h
November	14.1°C	7.7°C	98mm	341h
December	15.7°C	10.7°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

Reunion Island 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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