Passport and visa regulations
Nationalities
| Passport required | visa required | Return ticket required | |
| Germany | 1 | no | 3 |
| Austria | Yes | no | 3 |
| Switzerland | Yes | no | 3 |
| Other EU countries | 1 | no | 3 |
| Turkey | Yes | 2 | Yes |
ID cards/identity cards
[1] Among others, Germans, Austrians and Swiss as well as citizens of all EU countries can enter Germany for unlimited stays with an identity card that is still valid for at least 6 months. However, if the arrival and departure takes place via third countries, a passport is required.
Passport information
Generally required, must still be valid for at least 6 months upon entry.
Visa information
Generally required, excluding citizens of the following countries listed in the table above for unlimited stays (unless otherwise stated): (a) EU countries and Switzerland.(b) [2] Turkish nationals for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days if they have a valid residence permit or long-term visa issued by a Schengen country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years.
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Documents required upon entry
(a) Return or Onward Ticket. (b) Sufficient Funds. (c) Passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon entry. [3] No return ticket is required for French citizens arriving from France.
Extension of stay
EU citizens and Swiss citizens, among others, do not need a visa for stays longer than 90 days.
Entry with children
Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible.
Entry with pets
The import of dogs and cats is permitted under the following aspects: The animals must be easily identifiable, either through a tattoo or a microchip. Import from EU countries: 5 animals are allowed, which must be over 3 months old with a valid rabies vaccination at least 21 days before entry. A valid certificate of rabies vaccination must be available. A health certificate that is not older than 5 days and has been issued by an official veterinarian of the country of origin is also required. The requirements have become stricter and vary depending on the animal’s country of origin. For more information on special import permits, contact the Direction des Services Vétérinaires de La Réunion (Poste d’ (02) 62 28 26 60 or the regional customs office. If the conditions are not met, the animals are quarantined. Note: The import of attack dogs (e.g. Pitbull, Mastiff, Tosa) is prohibited and may also vary from airline to airline. Rottweilers can be introduced in sturdy carriers. (02) 62 28 26 60 or the regional customs office. If the conditions are not met, the animals are quarantined. Note: The import of attack dogs (e.g. Pitbull, Mastiff, Tosa) is prohibited and may also vary from airline to airline. Rottweilers can be introduced in sturdy carriers.
