Comoros
Warnings and insurance
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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).