Visas for Réunion

HOW TO APPLY

Visas are required by S.A. passport holders.
For requirements please refer to the visa guide for French overseas possessions.
Visas for Reunion can now be issued by the French Embassy, for SA passport holders, without delay providing the stay is less than 30 days.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

• Four application forms.
• Four passport size photos (recent).
• Valid passport (valid at least three months after visa expires).
• Original airline ticket plus a photocopy of it - original will be returned immediately.
• Proof of sufficient funds (Receipt of Foreign Exchange / Traveller’s Cheques and/or latest
• Credit Card Statement indicating available credit limit as well as photocopies of these documents).
• Proof of hotel booking.
• Medical insurance PLUS A PHOTOCOPY OF FORM.

When travel tickets cannot be produced, the following documents must be submitted.

• Letter of guarantee from the bank.
• Letter of guarantee from the skipper of the yacht undertaking responsibility in case of financial difficulties or repatriation.
• A letter from a South African or French company is required for business visa.
• Also available - "Court Sejour" visa.

WHERE TO APPLY IN SOUTH AFRICA

JOHANNESBURG
French Consulate-General
Telephone: +27 11 778 56 00

CAPE TOWN
French Consulate
Telephone: +27 21 423 15 75