Reunion customs

Import regulations by Reunion customs

Imports:

Tobacco:200 cigarettes or cigarillos or 50 cigars or 400 grams of tobacco

The island of Runion is an Overseas Department of France, and therefore duty free allowances are the same as those for France; see France section.

Export regulations by Reunion customs

Exports
Prohibited:


firearms and military ammunitions
medicines and chemical substances
drugs
radioactive wastes
live animals, birds, insects, snails
fresh fruits and vegetables

Other Reunion customs information

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.

Food drink: 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.

Other risks: Hepatitis A, B and E are present; precautions should be taken.
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.

Health care: There are nine 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.

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