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Moroni Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
You land at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport, the way into Moroni on Grande Comore's northern lip. The single runway delivers a blast of humid, salt-laced air straight off the Indian Ocean. Immigration officers in crisp khaki work beneath lazy ceiling fans that push the perfume of frangipani around the hall while they stamp passports at an easy island rhythm. Before you board, check your passport is valid for at least six months past your exit date and keep proof of onward travel, return flight or ferry ticket to Anjouan or Mohéli. Moroni's thermometer sits between 24, 30 °C every month, so dress in light cotton and stay cool while the queue inches forward. Past immigration, the baggage hall spills into a modest customs zone where suitcases clatter onto worn tables. Outside, taxi drivers shout in Comorian, French, and Arabic above the cough of aging minivans. Have Comorian francs or euros in hand, card readers are scarce. From aircraft door to curb, the entire drill rarely tops forty minutes if your papers are straight.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Visa-Free Entry
45 days

Nationals of select countries may enter Moroni without prior arrangement.

Includes
Tanzania Kenya Uganda Seychelles Mauritius South Africa Senegal Malaysia Singapore

Entry stamp issued on arrival. Onward ticket required.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)
45 days single-entry

Most Western visitors must obtain an eVisa before boarding flights to Moroni.

Includes
United States United Kingdom Germany France Italy Spain Canada Australia Japan Brazil India
How to Apply: File your application through the official Comoros eVisa portal. Upload the passport bio-page and return ticket. Processing usually takes 3, 5 business days.
Cost: Moderate fee payable by credit card online

Print the approval letter, immigration officers at Moroni airport will ask for the hard copy.

Visa Required
30 days

If your country lacks an eVisa agreement, secure a visa before departure.

How to Apply: Hand over passport, photo, and invitation letter to the nearest Comorian embassy or honorary consulate.

Embassies sit in Paris, Dar es Salaam, and Abu Dhabi. Allow at least two weeks for processing.

Arrival Process

Arrival at Moroni feels informal yet efficient if documents are ready.

1
Arrival Card
Flight attendants hand out white arrival/disembarkation cards. Fill both sides in block letters with black or blue ink.
2
Immigration Counter
Present passport, eVisa printout or visa stamp, arrival card, and onward ticket. Officers may ask the purpose of your visit. Keep the answer short.
3
Baggage Collection
One carousel handles every flight. Bags slide out while tropical humidity beads condensation on the belt.
4
Customs Channel
Walk the green channel if you have nothing to declare. Take the red channel for restricted items. Random hand searches happen.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport
Must be valid for six months and contain at least one blank visa page.
eVisa Approval Letter or Visa
Required for non-visa-exempt travelers. Keep a printed copy.
Return or Onward Ticket
Airline staff check before boarding. Immigration may ask to see it again.
Arrival Card
Distributed on the plane. Collect at immigration desk if not given in flight.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Bring a pen on the plane and complete the arrival cards before landing. Prepared travelers move through faster.
Download offline maps of Moroni before arrival. Airport Wi-Fi is often slow.
Keep small-denomination euros or dollars as backup; Comorian francs come only from the lone airport ATM.

Customs & Duty-Free

Customs in Moroni relies on a trust-based declaration system with occasional spot checks.

Alcohol
One bottle of wine or spirits up to 1 litre
Minimum age 18; larger quantities require duty payment.
Tobacco
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g loose tobacco
Excess attracts import duty.
Currency
Declare cash or negotiable instruments above EUR 10,000 equivalent.
Use the red channel and complete form B-43.
Gifts/Goods
Personal goods up to EUR 500 value
Electronics beyond one phone, one laptop, and one camera are dutiable.

Prohibited Items

  • Narcotics and psychotropic substances, zero tolerance policy
  • Pork products, cultural and religious restrictions
  • Counterfeit currency or coins, illegal under Comorian law

Restricted Items

  • Firearms and ammunition, special police permit required
  • Explosives and fireworks, ministerial authorization needed
  • Medications containing codeine, carry prescription translated into French

Health Requirements

All visitors to Moroni must observe basic health entry protocols.

Required Vaccinations

  • Yellow fever for travelers arriving from endemic zones

Recommended Vaccinations

  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid
  • Routine MMR and DPT boosters

Health Insurance

Immigration increasingly asks for proof of travel health insurance covering at least USD 50,000 in medical costs.

Current Health Requirements: As of March 2024, no COVID-19 test or vaccination proof is required. Rules shift fast, check the latest from the Comoros Ministry of Health.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate
France keeps an embassy in Moroni. Other nationals should consult their government's travel advisory site for the nearest representation.
Check your government's travel advisory website
Immigration Authority
Direction Générale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration, Moroni
For visa applications and official information
Emergency
Dial 17 for police, 18 for fire, and 772-03-73 for ambulance in Moroni
Police, ambulance, fire

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Carry the original or certified copy of each child's birth certificate. If one parent travels alone, bring a notarized consent letter from the other.

Traveling with Pets

Secure an import permit from the Comoros Ministry of Agriculture and present a rabies vaccination certificate issued at least 30 days but less than 12 months before arrival.

Extended Stays

Apply for a residence permit (Permis de Séjour) at the Moroni immigration office within 15 days of arrival; you'll need a local sponsor, medical clearance, and proof of income.

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