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Comoros: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter the Comoros islands, nationals referred to in the chart above must present a valid passport on arrival.

Visas: 

Visas for the Comoros are required 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 are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa note: 

All nationals are issued with a free 24-hour transit visa on arrival in the Comoros islands.

The following day, visitors are required to go to the immigration office in Moroni to change their visa status.

Types and cost: 

A fee is charged depending on length of stay; nationals are advised to contact the embassy for further information.

Validity: 

One month.

Application 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.

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