Check the entry rules for your nationality with a Comorian mission or your airline before departure. Visas on arrival are available at Hahaya and other entry points, but fees and conditions can vary; guidance from the United Kingdom and France lists about EUR 30, while EUR or USD payment should be confirmed in advance. Some nationality-specific requirements also include a return ticket, an address during the stay and proof of about EUR 30 per day, as reported for French tourists. Declare restricted goods and check whether your departure or transit country creates a yellow-fever certificate requirement. Carry the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis when applicable, and consult a travel-medicine provider at least eight weeks before departure because malaria occurs throughout Comoros year-round. At entry, keep your passport, visa and copies readily available. A stay longer than three months requires a long-stay visa through the Ministère de l’Intérieur or a Comorian consular representation. A residence card is due within ten days and must be renewed annually; work permission is a separate immigration-law matter. Keep your accommodation address and the contact details of the host or hotel accessible. The Hahaya–Moroni road can be affected by protests or disruptions, so arrange the transfer and allow extra time rather than relying on an immediate connection. Comoros has no evidenced central registration service for all newly arrived people. Any registration depends on your status and should be confirmed with the authority responsible for that status. Carry identification, respect local Islamic rules and avoid demonstrations or blocked roads. Local transactions use Comorian francs (KMF). Banks and ATMs are limited, cards may not work reliably and cash change is normally provided in KMF. Keep enough cash for transport, accommodation and basic supplies. Comores Telecom Huri offers a SIM card for 4,000 KMF; activation uses 333. ANRTIC lists Comores Telecom and Yas Comores, but service availability depends on the island, and the applicable SIM-registration rules were not established in the available information. Medical facilities are generally basic and mostly private. Electricity and water interruptions can occur. Travel insurance, accessible funds and evacuation cover reduce the consequences of serious illness or injury. Police can be reached at 117 and fire services at 113 or 114. El Maarouf in Grande Comore can be reached at +269 773 26 04, Hôpital de Fomboni in Mohéli at +269 772 03 73 and Hôpital de Hombo in Anjouan at +269 771 00 34.
Arrival in Comoros
Arrival in Comoros requires separate checks for entry documents, customs, money, health, accommodation and connectivity because no single arrival service covers every step. A passport usually needs at least six months of validity, and a visa is generally required. Cash in Comorian francs, a confirmed address and a reliable transfer plan are useful from the first day.
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