Practical info for Réunion
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy ParisEmbassy
- Address
- 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris Cedex 08, Paris, 75383, France
- Consular emergency line
- To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/france/british-embassy-paris
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 22/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+04:00, +4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Check with the local authorities or your car hire company if you need an international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Orange (Sirocco, Airalo); Outremer Telecom (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Réunion
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Réunion?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 17 ; Medical emergencies: 15 ; Fire brigade: 18
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Réunion?
British Embassy Paris, 35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré, Paris Cedex 08, Paris, 75383, France. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Réunion?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 22/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Réunion?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Réunion?
Currency: Euro (EUR).
What is the time difference in Réunion?
Local time: UTC+04:00, +4 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Réunion?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Check with the local authorities or your car hire company if you need an international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Réunion?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Orange (Sirocco, Airalo); Outremer Telecom (Sirocco).