Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for the Comoros depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for the ComorosEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance
- 15
Currency
- Name
- Comorian Franc
- Code
- KMF
- Symbol
- CF
Pegged to the Euro. ATMs in Moroni. Cash preferred on Anjouan and Mohéli. EUR can be exchanged at banks.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type E
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
EAT (UTC+3) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
May–October is drier and cooler — best for hiking Mount Karthala (active volcano on Grande Comore), diving, and exploring the spice plantations. November–April is hot and humid with cyclone risk.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Guides | $5–10 USD per day | — |
Dress Code
- Modest dress throughout — Comoros is a conservative Muslim island nation
- Women: cover arms and legs; headscarf appreciated
- Swimwear only at beach areas
Social Etiquette
- The Comoros are genuinely off the beaten path — very few tourists visit and the welcome is extraordinary
- Ylang-ylang (used in Chanel No. 5 and many luxury perfumes) is grown throughout the islands — the scent is pervasive and beautiful
- Arabic and French are official languages; Comorian (Shikomori) is the living language
- The coelacanth — a fish thought extinct for 65 million years — was rediscovered in Comorian waters in 1938
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Comoros is a Muslim state — conservative social norms apply
- LGBTQ+ activity is illegal
- Photography of government buildings and military restricted
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Comorian/Shikomori) | Salama / Hujambo | sah-LAH-mah / hoo-JAHM-boh |
| Thank you (Comorian) | Marahaba | mah-rah-HAH-bah |
| Hello (French) | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| Thank you (French) | Merci | mehr-SEE |
| Peace (Arabic) | As-salamu alaykum | ah-SAH-lah-moo ah-LAY-koom |
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