You do not need a visa for Reunion if you have an Emirati passport

No visa needed

Emirati citizens can enter Reunion without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Reunion?

No. Emirati citizens can enter Reunion without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Reunion may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond return with 2 blank pages
Travel insurance with €30,000 minimum medical coverage
Return or onward flight ticket required
Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation proof
Proof of sufficient funds (€65/day minimum)
Passport photos 35x45mm, white background, recent

Entry requirements for Emirati travellers

These rules apply specifically to Emirati passport holders entering Reunion as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Reunion. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-23
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Reunion
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Reunion. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Reunion. The passport must have at least two blank pages.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Reunion
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Reunion.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Reunion.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Reunion.
Last checked 2026-07-23

A look at Reunion

Cirque de Mafate — UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible only by foot or helicopter
Saint-Denis — Réunion's vibrant capital blending French and Creole cultures
Piton de la Fournaise — One of the world's most active and accessible volcanoes
Cirque de Cilaos — Premier hiking destination with world-class trekking trails