Comoros visa: entry requirements
Official sources describe a Comoros visa on arrival at Moroni airport and the main entry points. The fee is a point on which sources disagree: France (15 September 2026) and the UK say about 30 euros, while the national tourist office (ONTC) and the US State Department (22 January 2026) say 30 to 50 euros. We do not settle it, so confirm the exact amount for your passport before you travel.
This page does not replace an official advisory. When people ask whether Comoros is safe, the honest answer is a summary of the warnings published, not reassurance that everything runs normally.
Our take: a guided hike
If you want Karthala, this option comes with a local guide; it is not a safety guarantee for the country or the volcano.
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Guided Mount Karthala hike
For a supervised outing on Grande Comore, this guided hike is led by a local guide with hotel pickup. It is no substitute for reading the travel advisories.
Visa, passport and onward ticket
What each source says.
France
For French tourists: visa on arrival at Moroni airport, about 30 euros. France mentions a return ticket, an address for your accommodation and funds of 30 euros a day.
Tourist office
Visa on arrival at the main airports and ports, about 30 to 50 euros, for 45 days and extendable. Passport valid for more than 6 months and a return or onward ticket. The information is undated and is not an individual confirmation.
UK and US
The UK asks for 6 months of validity on arrival and quotes 30 euros. The US gives 30 to 50 euros, payable in euros or US dollars. We do not convert these amounts.
We found no evidence of a mandatory online visa in 2026, nor of a rule that covers every nationality. Check your own foreign ministry. For the journey itself, see how to fly to Comoros.
Safety: official advisories and dates
Three governments, three messages of caution.
The US rates Comoros at Level 2, "exercise increased caution", in an advisory issued on 12 January 2026, citing crime, civil unrest and health. France published security advice on 15 September 2026, warning about volcanic risk, dangerous small boats and theft. The UK advises against walking at night and warns about overloaded or poorly equipped boats.
The official sources we read give no current volcano clearance and no general guarantee that everything is open for August to October 2026. Do not assume "everything is open". For Karthala, the Mount Karthala page repeats the French advice: an experienced guide is recommended, camping in the caldera is strongly discouraged, and CO2 and explosions are risks.
Health, customs and local rules
To prepare before you go.
Malaria and vaccines
The US CDC reports malaria risk throughout the country and advises prophylaxis decided with a doctor, plus mosquito protection. Hepatitis A and typhoid are among the recommended vaccines. The CDC lists no yellow fever recommendation or entry requirement; transit countries may have their own rules.
Alcohol, photos, Ramadan
There is no total alcohol ban: you can buy it in hotels, for example, but drinking on public roads is illegal. Ask before photographing people and do not photograph military or police buildings. During Ramadan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public in daytime.
Emergency numbers
According to the US guidance: police 17, fire 18, ambulance and general emergencies 772-03-73 or 773-26-04. The source does not guarantee availability or a fast response.
Dress in covered clothing, especially away from hotels. For cyclone season, read the best time to visit Comoros.
Is Comoros safe? Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Comoros?
Sources describe a visa on arrival. Fees run from about 30 to 50 euros depending on the source, so confirm the amount for your passport.
Is there a mandatory online visa?
We found no evidence of a mandatory online visa in 2026. Check with your foreign ministry.
How long must my passport be valid?
At least 6 months, with a return or onward ticket.
Is Comoros dangerous?
We cannot answer yes or no. The US asks for increased caution (Level 2, 12 January 2026), and France and the UK publish warnings. Read the latest advisories.
Do you need a yellow fever vaccine?
The CDC neither recommends nor requires it for Comoros. Transit countries may have their own rules.
Can you drink alcohol in Comoros?
Alcohol is not banned outright, but drinking on public roads is illegal, and Ramadan rules apply.