Travel · Crime, scams & Britons abroad · 24 October 2026
FCDO updates Réunion travel advice over demonstration risk
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel advice for Réunion, citing a higher chance of demonstrations. The guidance advises travellers to avoid areas with large crowds or significant police presence. Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel advice for Réunion. The change reflects an increased likelihood of demonstrations and political gatherings, which may occur with little warning. The guidance applies to all travellers planning to visit the island.
Under the updated advice, demonstrations can cause disruptions to local transport and may lead to partial curfews. Travellers are recommended to obtain travel insurance that covers their itinerary and emergency expenses. The department notes that Réunion is an Overseas Department of France and part of the EU, with entry rules set by French authorities.
Passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date from Réunion. This requirement applies to all visitors entering the territory. The guidance does not specify a timeframe for when these restrictions might be lifted or if further changes are expected.
Written by StreetOwl from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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