Comoros:Visa Requirements

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Comoros: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • A valid national passport or a valid travel document accepted in lieu of a passport must be presented upon entry into Comoros. The minimum validity period required for the passport and the number of blank pages required in the passport are not specified definitively in the central official source. The requirement for a machine-readable or biometric passport has also not been published at the central level.
  • Among the documents required for entry procedures are the original disembarkation form, the original round-trip ticket, the original passport, and the original financial resource document. The traveler must have a valid transportation ticket ensuring departure from Comoros at the end of the permitted stay.
  • A general amount for proving financial sufficiency, the minimum balance required in the bank account, and the number of months the bank statement must cover are not specified definitively in the central official source. There is no current central checklist for the form of accommodation proof, whether hotel reservation is mandatory, and sponsor documents to be submitted for travel by invitation.
  • The maximum permitted duration of stay with a tourist visa is 45 days. The tourist visa cannot be used to work in a paid or unpaid income-generating activity.
  • In the central fee schedule, a 24-hour entry visa is free of charge. A visa valid up to 5 days is set at 6,000 Comorian francs, a visa for 6–15 days at 12,000 Comorian francs, a single-entry visa for 16–45 days at 20,000 Comorian francs, and a double-entry visa for the same period at 30,000 Comorian francs. There is a fee of 40,000 Comorian francs for a multiple-entry visa valid for one year. The payment method and currency accepted at the point of entry are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • The number and size of photographs, travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, vaccination certificate, processing time, and the list of specific airports, ports, or border gates where the visa can be used are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • Persons deemed objectionable in terms of public order, public health, state security, or the national economy may not be permitted entry into the country.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • The applicant must have a valid national passport or a valid travel document accepted in lieu of a passport. A transportation ticket ensuring departure from Comoros at the end of the permitted stay must also be available. The minimum validity period of the passport, number of blank pages, and biometric passport requirement are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • Comoros diplomatic and consular missions may issue tourist, short-stay, transit, diplomatic, and courtesy visas. A tourist visa permits a stay of up to 45 days. A short-stay visa may be issued for up to three months and may be renewed once.
  • Applications for stays longer than three months are submitted through the nearest Comoros diplomatic or consular mission to the applicant's place of residence to the Ministry of Interior. The decision on a long-stay visa is taken by the Council of Ministers. A person entering the country with a long-stay visa must apply for a residence card within ten days from the date of entry. The residence card is renewed annually.
  • In the purpose-specific official procedure for long-stay visa applications as an entrepreneur, three passport-size identity photographs, an identity document, and cash payment are foreseen. These documents belong only to the said long-stay visa procedure for entrepreneurial purposes and should not be considered a universal checklist for other travel purposes. The exact size, background color, date of taking, and other technical specifications of the photograph are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • A current central document checklist applicable to all applications has not been published for the method of filling out and signing the general application form, pages of the passport photocopy to be submitted, proof of residence, accommodation document, bank statement, employment or student certificate, travel itinerary, health insurance, invitation letter, sponsor documents, biometric data, interview, translation, notarization, legalization, and apostille requirements.
  • There is no current and central consular checklist explaining the requirements for birth certificate, parental consent, or custody document for minor applicants.
  • In the central fee schedule, a visa up to 5 days is 6,000 Comorian francs, a visa for 6–15 days is 12,000 Comorian francs, a single-entry visa for 16–45 days is 20,000 Comorian francs, and a double-entry visa for the same period is 30,000 Comorian francs. A multiple-entry visa valid for one year is set at 40,000 Comorian francs, and a one-year valid and renewable stay visa is set at 60,000 Comorian francs. The payment method and collection currency accepted by the mission applied to must be verified separately.
  • How far in advance of travel the application must be made and the official processing time are not specified definitively in the central official source. The application documents, fees, and local processing method may vary according to the purpose of application and the diplomatic or consular mission applied to.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • The transit traveler must present a valid national passport or a valid travel document accepted in lieu of a passport. The traveler must have a transportation ticket ensuring departure from Comoros and travel to the next country.
  • A transit visa may be issued at the airport or port, and the maximum permitted transit period is five days. No central list of specific airports and ports where the transit visa can be used has been published.
  • In the central schedule, a 24-hour entry visa is free of charge, and a visa valid up to five days is 6,000 Comorian francs. The accepted payment method is not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • The minimum validity period of the passport, number of blank pages, transit visa application form, photograph requirements, accommodation document, financial sufficiency amount, travel health insurance, and official processing time are not specified definitively in the central official source.
Population
899,010(2026 est.)
Official language
Comorian, Arabic, French
Government type
Federal presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Moroni
Currency
Comorian franc
Area
2,034 km²
Phone code
+269

Comoros: Key Destinations

Moroni, the capital of Comoros, is the primary gateway for international visitors, with most flights arriving at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport. The city lies on the west coast of Grande Comore, the largest and most populous island. Secondary urban centers include Mutsamudu on Anjouan and Fomboni on Mohéli.

Comoros is an archipelago of four main islands, each offering distinct cultural and natural attractions. The country is known for its fragrant plantations of ylang-ylang and vanilla, as well as its volcanic landscapes and coral reef-fringed beaches. Traditional music and dance play a central role in Comorian life.

Travelers typically arrive in Moroni and then explore the islands via domestic flights or ferry services. The distance between Grande Comore and the other islands is manageable for day trips or short stays. Route planning often includes a combination of the main island and one or two of the smaller islands.