RéunionCanada: eTA

RéunionCanada

Do France passport holders need a visa for Canada?

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France passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada, but no embassy visa.

An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

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

Source: canada.ca (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementeTA

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to Canada98 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Canada passport holders visiting Réunion: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for France passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Canada?

France passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Canada, but no embassy visa.

What currency is used in Canada?

Canadian dollar (CAD).

What is the emergency number in Canada?

911.

What time zone is Canada in?

Toronto (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Ottawa?

Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Canada without a visa?

98 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Canada 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 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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About Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest country by total area, with the longest coastline of any country. Its border with the United States is the longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions. With a population of over 41 million, it has widely varying population densities, with the majority residing in its urban areas and large areas being sparsely populated. Its capital is Ottawa and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

CapitalOttawa

RegionNorth America

Population41.7M

Area9,984,670 km²

CurrencyCanadian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.41 CAD)

LanguagesEnglish, French

Calling code+1

Drives on theright

TimezoneToronto (UTC-4)

Nearest airportOttawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites23

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$55,698 (2025)

Tourist arrivals32.4M (2019)

Climate in Ottawa

Warmest July, coolest February, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July.

Monthly climate normals for Ottawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-2.2°C	-11.3°C	109mm	141h
February	-1.6°C	-11.8°C	73mm	187h
March	5°C	-5.8°C	105mm	216h
April	9.6°C	-0.7°C	94mm	238h
May	18.3°C	5.9°C	50mm	355h
June	24.8°C	13.2°C	50mm	367h
July	29°C	18.5°C	67mm	390h
August	24°C	16°C	133mm	323h
September	19.6°C	11.1°C	77mm	272h
October	12.7°C	4.7°C	111mm	201h
November	8.2°C	0.8°C	81mm	164h
December	1°C	-5.4°C	84mm	94h

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

Canada is the world's second largest country by area, behind only Russia. Nicknamed the Great White North, Canada is renowned for its vast landscapes of outstanding natural beauty and its multicultural heritage. While there are cosmopolitan cities, much of Canada consists of forests, it has more lakes than any other country and it features the Rocky Mountains, the Prairies, three oceanic coasts and a sparsely populated archipelago extending into the Arctic.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anticosti
Burgess Shale
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Grand-Pré
Gros Morne National Park
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
Kluane / Wrangell – St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
L'Anse aux Meadows

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Armistice Day

November 11, 2026Remembrance Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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