Reunion: visa waiver for Indian and Chinese tourists in terms ...

Following the publication in the Official Journal in July of the order confirming the exemption of visas to enter the meeting for Indian and Chinese tourists, however, several details have just been made ​​in terms of procedures by the prefecture.
The text published in OJ reads: "To enter the territory of the department of La Réunion, visa exemption for stays of less than fifteen days time for Chinese and Indian nationals whose travel and stay is organized by through an approved agency. "

However, for the Chinese, they have to justify a package, including airfare and accommodations, purchased from an authorized agency. The accredited agencies are those authorized by China's Ministry of Tourism (CNTA) as part of the agreement approved destination (ADS) by the Chinese government. For the Indians, they have to justify the purchase of a stay, including flight and accommodation, purchased from an authorized agency. The accredited agencies are those identified by the local representation Trump France. Note that the accreditation agency process is underway in India. For now, any Indian agency can sell a stay at an Indian tourist via a receptive agency or travel Reunion. Chinese and Indian agencies must necessarily pass through the DMCs or trips based on the island of Reunion and registered with Trump France. For example, a Chinese tourist can book and buy his package directly from an agency based in Reunion without going through an agency in China, provided that the agency is properly registered at Trump France. In all cases, travel agencies and local receptive will provide the traveler a voucher with the following inscription in French and in English: "This trip takes place in the framework of the decree of 27 June 2014 concerning the visa waiver for Indian / Chinese tourists traveling to Reunion for stays of up to 15 days. "This document allows easy boarding of such passengers by airlines. The accredited agencies also need 24 to 48 hours prior to travel, communicate via the island's incoming agency approved Trump France, the PAF (Police Aux Frontières) Local, the list including the identity of travelers enjoying visa-free travel indicating their full name, date of birth, passport number and dates. However, this procedure is not valid for affinity tourist is to say to the Indian or Chinese national visiting family or friends, without buying residence with a licensed travel agent. Visitors wishing to stay with their families or friends, must always make a request to issue a visa 48 hours, with the French Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries.