Do you need a visa for the Comoros Islands?

Unlike many other countries, you don't need to worry about how long the approval process takes, as your visa will be issued to you on arrival on the Comoros Islands. In fact, tourist visas generally only take a couple of minutes to be granted and once approved, they allow you to stay on the Comoros Islands for a period of up to 45 days. However, you must leave the country once those 45 days are up.

There aren't that many requirements in order for your tourist visa to be approved. You will need:

• Your passport with at least 6 months of validity on it from your intended arrival on the Comoros Islands
• Proof that you plan on returning home within your allotted tourist visa time - a return plane ticket will suffice as evidence.

The only documentation you'll need to provide when applying for a visa is proof of your departure (return flight ticket as previously mentioned), two passport-sized photos, and hotel booking confirmations or the address of a relative or friend you're staying with on the Comoros Islands.

You may also need to show proof of your financial situation (such as bank statements) in order to show that you don't intend to work while you're on the islands. 

Thankfully, obtaining a tourist visa for the Comoros Islands is incredibly simple and requires little effort. There are two ways to obtain a tourist visa - either by applying for one upon your arrival on the Comoros Islands (the more popular choice) or by visiting your local Comoros consulate or embassy. If you plan on obtaining a tourist visa upon arrival, the process will be as follows: 

• Once you arrive at the airport on Grand Comore, you'll make your way to the immigration department where you'll be asked to fill out the tourist visa application. You'll also need to submit relevant documentation at this time. 
• After filling out the application papers, you'll be asked if officials can take a digital scan of your face and for you to place both of your hands on a fingerprint scanner. This is standard immigration procedure and will only take a few minutes, depending on wait times. 
• Once you've undertaken the necessary steps, you'll be required to pay the tourist visa fee. This fee is only AUD$44 and can be paid by credit card or cash, depending on your preferred method of payment. 
• The only thing left to do is wait for your visa, which should be granted within a couple of minutes. 

The page is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates.

Last updated: 22 February 2023