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Réunion: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte

Das Wichtigste

  • British passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days in 180. Reunion is outside Schengen: other visitors must check the specific overseas entry rules rather than assume a Schengen visa is sufficient.
  • The currency is the euro. Cards and cash are used at visitor businesses; check the accepted methods with each establishment.

Einreise und Visa

British citizen passport: British passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days in 180. Reunion is outside Schengen: other visitors must check the specific overseas entry rules rather than assume a Schengen visa is sufficient. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: legifrance.gouv.fr ↗, france-visas.gouv.fr ↗, en.reunion.fr ↗

Geld

Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.

Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten

  • The currency is the euro. Cards and cash are used at visitor businesses; check the accepted methods with each establishment.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: pro.reunion.fr ↗, reunion.fr ↗

Regeln und Verbote

Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen

  • Obey the French road rules, including keeping to the right.

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Kultur und Kleidung

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klima

Warm, humid November–April and cooler, drier May–October. Cyclone risks occur in the warm season; mountain conditions differ sharply from the coast.

Monat für Monat
  • Januar: Jan: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Februar: Feb: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • März: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • April: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Mai: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juni: Jun: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Juli: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • August: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • September: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • Oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • November: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • Dezember: Dec: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.

Beste Reisezeit: April–May and October–November are pleasant transition periods in tourism-board guidance; monitor cyclone alerts.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: en.reunion.fr ↗

Was einpacken

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisches

Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr

Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: legifrance.gouv.fr ↗, en.reunion.fr ↗

Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.