Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least three months from the date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above except those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport and holding documents certifying onward/return travel.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteAll nationals are issued with a free 24-hour transit visa on arrival. The following day visitors are required to go to the immigration office in Moroni to change their visa status.
Types of Visa and CostA fee is charged depending on length of stay; nationals are advised to contact the embassy for further information.
ValidityOne month.
Applications to:Honorary consulates in London and elsewhere only deal with special visas such as long-term business. All other visas are issued on arrival in the Comoros.
WarningMost visits to the Comoros are trouble-free.
It is advised against all travel to the island of Anjouan and all but essential travel to the rest of Comoros. Following disputed elections on the island of Anjouan in June 2007, the situation in Comoros remains tense with the Union threatening military action against Anjouan in February 2008.
Following the first round of Presidential elections on 10 June 2007, Colonel Mohamed Bacar was re-elected as Anjouan President. However, these elections have been rejected by the international community and the situation in Anjouan is tense.
It is advised to take sensible precautions against pickpockets and muggers and not walk unaccompanied in town centers at night.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | No | |
Health CareMedical facilities are basic and most are private. In order to secure even basic medical care, visitors are strongly advised to take out comprehensive health insurance.
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