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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in the Comoros due to the limited availability of emergency services and inadequate medical facilities.
Comoros
Comoros blends volcanic landscapes, Indian Ocean breezes, and a mosaic of Swahili, Arab, and French influences.
Overview
Life in Comoros unfolds across a cluster of islands where Comorian, Arabic, and French shape daily exchanges. Moroni’s old town, lively markets, and the archipelago’s distinct island rhythms offer a unique vantage between Africa and the wider Indian Ocean world.
At a glance
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- French(Official)
Population902,348
CurrencyComorian Franc (KMF)
1 KMF = 0.002315 USD
1 USD = 432.00 KMF
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Official / Diplomatic Visa, Long-Stay Visa, Short-Stay Visa, and 3 more.
Official / Diplomatic Visa
- Diplomatic, Service, and Courtesy Visas
Comoros official-visit route covering diplomatic, service, and courtesy visas for accredited diplomatic or official missions and visiting personalities.
Long-Stay Visa
- Long-Stay Visa and Residence Card
Comoros long-stay visa route for foreigners wishing to stay for more than three months, followed by issuance of a residence card that the law says is renewed annually.
- 1 year, renewable
Short-Stay Visa
Comoros short-stay visa route for stays not exceeding three months, with the official law allowing one renewal.
- 3 months, renewable
- No work rights
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourist Visa
Comoros tourist visa route with the official law setting tourist stays at a maximum of 45 days.
- 45 days
- No work rights
- Visa on Arrival
Comoros visa-on-arrival route using the Permanent Mission guidance for obtaining a visa on the spot, with a listed 45-day stay priced at EUR 60.
- 45 days
- No work rights
Transit Visa
Comoros transit visa route for entry through an airport or port, with the official law setting a maximum stay of five days.
- 5 days
- No work rights
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- French(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Comoros.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Comoros. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution in Comoros due to crime, unrest, and health. There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Comoros are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. Crime Petty crime is common in Comoros. Stay aware of your surroundings. Comoros has also had reports of piracy. Small crafts on the open seas are vulnerable to attack. Unrest - demonstrations Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and can happen due to political factors. Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent. Protesters have also engaged in the destruction of property. Health Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni. It is very limited in rural areas. Medical care in rural areas often requires transportation to Moroni. Medical evacuation from Comoros is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.
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