Reunion Attestation
Get your Reunion Attestation issued and certified online — expert checks and secure email confirmation to support visa, family reunification or work permit files.
What Is the Reunion Attestation?
The Reunion Attestation is a certified validation or legalization of personal and civil documents commonly required when applying for visas, family reunification, employment permits or administrative procedures linked to Réunion, an overseas department of France. Attestation services cover document verification, apostille or consular legalization guidance, and issuance of the stamped certificate that receiving authorities and visa offices expect. Demand for attestations has grown with online family reunification and OFII procedures introduced in recent years.
Applications for attestations are typically started with the issuing authority or through a consular channel or authorized service provider. DoVisa helps prepare the paperwork, checks translations and supporting proofs, and coordinates apostille or embassy legalization where required. Upon completion you receive a secure PDF or scanned copy by email and, when applicable, a stamped original returned by courier depending on the legalization route.
This service is a documentary legalization — it does not grant entry rights or replace a visa. Attested documents support your visa or residence application before French authorities (OFII, prefectures and consulates) and are part of the supporting file for family reunification, long-stay visas and work permits. Recent digitalisation measures from Service-Public and OFII have streamlined parts of the family reunification upload and case-tracking process but attestations and apostilles remain a required step for many applicants.
For detailed visa rules see Réunion visa information and for official family-reunification guidance visit the French portals at Service-Public and OFII. When you’re ready, Apply now to start your Reunion Attestation with guided help.
Who Needs the Reunion Attestation?
Who Needs It
- Applicants preparing supporting documents for visa or long-stay residence applications to Réunion
- People applying for family reunification who must submit certified civil documents
- Prospective employees or employers submitting work permit or contract documentation
Who Is Exempt
- French nationals (holders of French passports)
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
Réunion Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport should have an expiry date at least 3 months after your planned date of departure from Réunion; always carry the passport used for visa/residence applications. See the UK Foreign Travel Advice for full guidance: gov.uk – Entry requirements.
Vaccination Advice
No routine vaccination is universally required for entry to Réunion. A yellow fever certificate is required if you travel from a country with yellow fever risk. Follow CDC guidance for recommended vaccines before travel: CDC – Réunion.
Customs & Prohibited Items
EU rules apply — you cannot bring meat, dairy or products containing them into Réunion without authorization. Declare cash and valuables where required and check French customs advice at douane.gouv.fr.
Drones & Special Items
Import rules may restrict drones, plant material and certain pharmaceuticals — follow consular instructions for permitted goods and any documentation needed for temporary importation or professional equipment.
Attestation & Legalisation
Documents often require an apostille or certified consular legalization and certified translations. Check the family reunification checklist and embassy requirements (TLS/consulate lists) before submitting your file.
Travel Tips for Réunion Visitors
Réunion is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean and an overseas department of France. Most international travellers arrive at Roland Garros (Saint-Denis) — RUN, the island’s main international gateway; sea arrivals use regional ports. Domestic transfers and island roads can be steep—allow extra time.
- Best time to visit: April–November for drier weather and hiking; cyclone season is typically November–April.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in towns and resorts; USD is not widely accepted—carry euros.
- Language: French is the official language; Réunion Creole is common. English is variable outside tourist areas—carry translations where possible.
- Time zone: GMT+4 (Réunion Time).
- Transport: Roland Garros (RUN) connects to metropolitan France and nearby islands—book transfers in advance.
- Customs caution: Do not carry prohibited foodstuffs (meat, milk); check douane.gouv.fr before travel.
- Local laws: Réunion follows French law—observe local rules on protected natural areas and drone use.
- Attestation tip: Start document attestation early—apostilles and translations can take weeks depending on origin country.
"Needed the Reunion Attestation for a family-reunification packet. DoVisa double-checked translations and the TLS checklist — received the certified PDF and couriered copy in time for my embassy appointment."
"Smooth process. Support guided me through which documents needed apostilles and where to get certified translations locally. Email confirmation arrived with clear next steps."
"I used the service ahead of a long-stay work visa application — the team flagged a missing signature on my marriage certificate which avoided delays at the consulate."
"Reunion Attestation service was fast — couriered originals to the consulate after apostille. Support answered consular checklist questions and tracked the return delivery."
"Helpful guidance but the translation recommendation added a few days. The attestation itself was issued correctly and the PDF confirmation was accepted by the OFII office."
"Quick turnaround for an attestation needed for a work contract. Documents were checked carefully; courier tracking and email confirmations made it easy to follow progress."
"Good service overall — one document needed re-signing which delayed the final stamp by a day, but support helped coordinate a local signing appointment."
"Photo scans were rejected twice due to resolution — support helped but it cost time. Ultimately the certified attestation arrived before my embassy appointment."
"Family visa case: the attestation and apostille were completed on schedule. I uploaded the PDF to the family reunification portal and tracked the file with confidence."
"Fast, clear instructions and secure email delivery of the attested documents. This service removed a lot of uncertainty when preparing my residency file for Réunion."
"Needed the Reunion Attestation for a family-reunification packet. DoVisa double-checked translations and the TLS checklist — received the certified PDF and couriered copy in time for my embassy appointment."
"Smooth process. Support guided me through which documents needed apostilles and where to get certified translations locally. Email confirmation arrived with clear next steps."
"I used the service ahead of a long-stay work visa application — the team flagged a missing signature on my marriage certificate which avoided delays at the consulate."
Reunion Attestation: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Entry requirements - Réunion travel advice (GOV.UK)
- New online service to apply for family reunification — Service-Public (France)
- OFII — French Office for Immigration and Integration
- Réunion (France) — Traveler view | CDC
- TLSContact — Family reunion checklist (PDF)
- IATA — Airports (reference)
- Douane.gouv.fr — Customs information for Réunion