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Passport valid for at least three months beyond applicant's last day of stay required by all except the following:
1. nationals of EU, EEA, Monaco and Switzerland, who are holders of national identity cards.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to three months;
(c) holders of French residence permits.

(a) Nationals of the EU, EEA and Monaco do not need a a Long Stay visa (trips exceeding three months). (b) 2. Nationals of Canada, Cyprus, Japan, Korea (Rep), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Singapore, USA and Venezuela should apply for a visa if they are to receive a salary, even if their trip is a Short Stay. (c) 3. US nationals need a visa if they are crew members, or journalists on assignments, or students enrolled at schools and universities in any of the French Overseas Departments.

All visas, for stays or up to 90 days, regardless of the number of entries permitted, cost Eur;35. For visas valid for more than 90 days, the cost is Eur;99. Visas must be paid for in local currency. In most circumstances, no fee applies to students, recipients of Government fellowships and citizens of the EU and their family members.

Short-stay (up to 30 days). Short stay (31 to 90 days and single- or multiple-entry): valid for six months, one year or two to five years from date of issue. Long stay: 90 days plus. Transit visas: valid for single- or multiple-entries of maximum five days per entry, including the day of arrival. Airport Transit: Allows transit through the airport.

French Consulate General (for personal visas), or Consular section at Embassy (for diplomatic or service visas); see Passport/Visa Information. All applications must be made in person.

(a) Valid passport with blank page to affix the visa. Minors travelling alone must submit notarised parental authorisation, signed by both parents, plus one copy. (b) Up to two completed application forms. (c) One passport-size photo on each form. (d) Fee, to be paid in cash or credit card. (e) Evidence of sufficient funds for stay (two last bank statements, plus copy, or other proof of funds equivalent to US$100 for each day of trip). (f) Letter from employer, or proof of stay in country of residence. (g) Proof of address. (h) Medical insurance. (i) Return ticket and travel documents for remaining journey. (j) Proof of accommodation during stay. (k) Detailed itinerary, including reservations and round trip airline tickets (only required when visa is issued), plus one copy. (l) Proof of employment (eg last payslip or letter from employer). (m) Proof of valid health/travel insurance with worldwide coverage, plus copy. Business: (a)-(m) and, (n) Business invitation guaranteeing payment of travel expenses, plus one copy.

One day to three weeks depending on nationality.

If intending to work or stay for longer than 90 days, nationals should contact the Long Stay visa section of the Consulate General or Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information.

French Consulate General in the UK
21 Cromwell Road, London SW7 2EN, UK
Visa section: 6A Cromwell Place, London SW7 2EW, UK
Tel: (020) 7073 1200 (consular section) or 1250 (visa section) or 7073 1295 (visa applications in progress; 1500-1700 only) or (09065) 508 940 (visa information service; calls cost £1 per minute) or 266 654 (24-hour visa application form request service; calls cost £1.50 per minute) or 540 700 (24-hour automated visa appointment booking service).
Website: www.ambafrance-uk.org or www.consulfrance-londres.org

Réunion is a Département d’Outre-Mer (Overseas Department) of the Republic of France, and is represented abroad by French Embassies – see France section.

178 Piccadilly, London W1J 9AL, UK
Tel: (0906) 824 4123 (consumer information line; calls cost 60p per minute) or (020) 7399 3520 (travel trade only).
Website: www.franceguide.com

Place du 20 Décembre 1848, BP 615, 97472 Saint-Denis, Réunion
Tel: (262) 210 041.
Website: www.la-reunion-tourisme.com

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.

A cholera vaccination certificate may be required from travellers arriving from infected areas.

There is a risk of typhoid, but not of polio. Immunisation is advised.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A, B and E are present; precautions should be taken. Since the beginning of 2006, Réunion has been affected by a serious epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, with a significant number of cases reported countrywide. Visitors should take precautions against being bitten by mosquitoes.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

There are around 10 hospitals and many out-patient clinics. The French national health scheme is in force and there is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK (see France section). Facilities are limited and full health insurance is advised.

As for France (see France section).