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No. Réunion is a French Overseas Department (DOM) but is excluded from the Schengen territory. A standard Schengen visa is not valid. You need a specific 'Outre-Mer' visa.

There are 63 professions exempt from the labor market test, including Qualified Masons, IT Security Engineers, Nurses, and Chefs. Citing the prefectural decree in your ANEF application bypasses the 21-day Pôle Emploi wait.

If your gross annual salary exceeds €39,582 (2026 threshold), you bypass the Work Permit process entirely. It grants a 4-year multi-year permit and immediate work rights for your spouse.

Yes. The 'Impatriate Regime' (Art 155 B) allows a 30% tax exemption on salary premiums. Additionally, Article 197 grants a 30% reduction on total income tax (capped at €2,450/year) for Réunion residents.

If you are 'posted' by a foreign company (rather than hired locally), your employer must file a SIPSI declaration at least 1 day before you start working to ensure compliance with local labor laws.