Comoros visa and entry requirements

France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa, issued on arrival at Moroni airport for about 30 euros; the UK Foreign Office says you can buy one for 30 euros when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days.

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Visas & entry authorisations

Visa on arrival

Fee
60 EUR
Processing
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The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days, 250 euros for 1 year and 500 euros for 10 years. The UK Foreign Office gives 30 euros.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · un.int · gov.uk says EUR 30 visa on arrival (FCDO page updated 10 December 2025; France’s foreign ministry also says about EUR 30)

Entry requirements

Passport validity

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in the Comoros.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.ukCompare every country

Vaccinations

Not officially stated

No official source we read lists a vaccination certificate required for entry.

Travel insurance

Not officially stated

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the Comoros. The UK Foreign Office says to check before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

Verified Oct 4, 2026 · gov.uk

Onward or return ticket

Required

France's foreign ministry says French tourists need a return ticket to obtain the visa on arrival. No Comorian source we could read states a ticket requirement.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · diplomatie.gouv.fr

Proof of funds

Required

France's foreign ministry says French tourists getting the visa on arrival must show EUR 30 for each day of their stay, together with a return ticket and the address where they will stay. No Comorian source we could read publishes an amount.

Verified Oct 3, 2026 · diplomatie.gouv.fr

Staying past your permitted stay

The Canadian government says travellers who overstay their visa are subject to fines and possible arrest.

Verified Oct 12, 2026 · travel.gc.caCompare every country

Customs & currency

Country in a nutshell

Currency
Comorian franc (KMF, CF)
Cards & payments
The Government of Canada says the economy is mostly cash-based, ATMs are not widely available, banking facilities are minimal and most businesses don't accept credit cards. The UK Foreign Office adds that there are very few banks or ATMs on any of the islands, that you should check in advance whether your hotel accepts your card, and that some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs.
Safety — Exercise caution
The UK Foreign Office says crime levels are low but to take precautions against pickpocketing, and that street crime such as robbery is rare. It says protests and unrest can happen, particularly following elections, and advises avoiding crowds and demonstrations. It warns that boats and ferries between the islands can be overloaded, in poor condition and without life jackets.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · gov.uk
Power plugs
C, E · 220V 50Hz
Emergency numbers
Police: 17 · Fire: 18
Time zone
UTC+3

Best time to visit

The Government of Canada says monsoons and rarer tropical cyclones usually occur during the hot and humid rainy season, which runs from December to April, and that seasonal flooding can hamper overland travel and roads may become impassable due to mudslides and landslides. The UK Foreign Office says tropical cyclones can affect the Comoros between January and May.

Tips & warnings

The UK Foreign Office says people in the Comoros mainly use cash and there are very few banks or ATMs. It says credit cards are not always accepted and technical or connection issues may make it difficult to pay by card, so always have cash available; some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs.

The UK Foreign Office warns that boats and ferries between the three islands can be overloaded, in poor condition and without life jackets, and that overloaded vessels have capsized in Comorian waters with significant loss of life.

Mount Karthala, near Moroni on Grande Comore, is an active volcano; the UK Foreign Office notes it last erupted in 2007 and advises checking its most recent reports and monitoring before you plan a visit, and the Government of Canada advises consulting local authorities before hiking on or around it.

The UK Foreign Office says clothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely from the shoulders to the knees, and that during Ramadan you should not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime. It also says drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal.

Visa requirements by nationality

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Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.

Madagascar1 of 199 passports visa-free · 198 eVisa/ETASeychelles1 of 199 passports visa-free · 198 eVisa/ETAMauritius114 of 199 passports visa-freeTanzania44 of 199 passports visa-free · 151 eVisa/ETA

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for the Comoros?

France's foreign ministry says entry to the Comoros requires a visa and that it is issued on arrival at Moroni airport; the UK Foreign Office says you must have a visa and can buy one when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry. The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days.

How much does the Comoros visa on arrival cost?

The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot as 60 euros for 45 days; the UK Foreign Office gives 30 euros and France's foreign ministry about 30 euros.

Can I stay longer than 45 days in the Comoros?

The Comoros Mission to the UN gives the price of a visa obtained on the spot for 45 days (60 euros), 1 year (250 euros) and 10 years (500 euros). No official source we could read says whether a 45-day visa can be extended.

Can I pay by card in the Comoros?

The Government of Canada says most businesses don't accept credit cards and ATMs are not widely available. The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are not always accepted, advises checking in advance whether your hotel accepts your card and always having cash available, and says some hotels and restaurants accept euros but give change in Comorian francs.

Sources & verification

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