Country guide
Comoros
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Comoros Franc (KMF) (Euro and US Dollar are largely accepted in tourist areas)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +3 hours (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 269
Best time to go
May to October (Dry Season). The islands have a tropical climate. The wet season is from October to April, where heavy rains occur and the weather is hot and humid. The dry season is cooler and more comfortable.
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
Le Kartala volcano on Ngazidja is active and it is advised to check before travelling to that region.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Passport with at least six months validity and at least 3 blank pages.
- Return ticket
- Accommodation booking / Tour itinerary
Visa requirements
Visas are required by all passport holders.
An entry visa, valid for 45 days, is obtained on arrival at the airport.
For stays longer than 45 days or visits other than tourism, you can apply at the embassy.
Issuing authorities
Comoros Embassy
200 Beckett Street, Arcadia, (Cnr Beckett & Church str), Pretoria
Tel: 012 343 8594
E-mail: embassycomorospretoria@gmail.com
Visa cost
Entry Visa: EUR30
Payment must be made in cash. Exact change is recommended.
SA representative
South African Embassy in Moroni, Comoros
P.O. Box 2589, Moroni
Tel: +269 7 73 4783 / 8081
Email: moroni@dirco.gov.za
Web: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/comoros
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1, 16; Mar 18-20; May 1, 27-28; Jun 17; Jul 6; Aug 26; Nov 12