Can a Cameroon citizen travel to Réunion?
Travel from Cameroon to Réunion is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Cameroon citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Cameroon passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Réunion.
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- Visa requirement
- Visa requiredVisa required
- Official source
- legifrance.gouv.fr
Generic country-level guidance for Réunion. Verify against the official source before you travel.
Connecting through another country?
This page covers a direct flight to Réunion. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short stop inside the airport between flights (a layover). Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
What to know before you go
Check your phone coverage abroad
INFOYou're travelling to Réunion (RE). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Malaria-endemic destination: Cameroon (CM)
INFOYour itinerary touches Cameroon (CM), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
A traditional visa for Réunion on your Cameroon (CM) passport
WARNYour Cameroon (CM) passport requires a traditional visa for Réunion. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-07-12T08:42:48.605925+00:00.
Climate at Réunion (RUN) — by month
Year-round averages. Warm band = typical daily low to high (°C); blue bars = typical rainfall (mm). Hover or tap a month for details.
Warmest around Jan (~28°C); wettest around Jan (~252mm).
Common questions
- Do Cameroon citizens need a visa to visit Réunion?
- Yes. Cameroon passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Réunion.
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