Comoros
Summary
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Clashes between protestors and security forces tookare placeongoing in Moroni and elsewhere in Comoros following presidential elections on 14 January.January The2024. situationTravel in Moroni and between the international airport and the city may be difficult. An overnight curfew has sincebeen returneddeclared toacross normalthe butcountry ifand flights between the three islands have been temporarily suspended. If in Comoros, you are advised to avoid crowds and demonstrations. See Political situation
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Comoros’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
You will need a visa to enter Comoros. Visas are available on arrival at the airport or other points of entry. See Visas.
Comoros can be affected by tropical cyclones between January and May. You should monitor regional and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation. See Natural disasters
Consular support is not available from the British government in Comoros. However, the British Embassy Antananarivo in Madagascar can provide consular support to British nationals.
Crime levels are low, but you should take sensible precautions. See Crime
Piracy remains a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean. See Sea travel
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Comoros, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Update history
2025-10-31 14:33
Removal of information about the UK Air Safety List as Comoros has been removed from the list.
2025-01-29 17:19
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
2024-02-08 14:10
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2024-01-29 14:01
FCDO now advises to see our travel advice before travelling. Additional information on the nationwide curfew being lifted, and flights between the islands resuming (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-19 15:39
FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Comoros due to violent protests (‘Summary’ page).
2024-01-18 13:20
Information on protests in Moroni and other parts of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-07-03 16:46
Information on the lifting of all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the Comoros (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-06-22 09:40
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-06-13 15:06
Updates to information on COVID-19 entry requirements and protocols (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).