Comoros

Embassies and consulates in the Comoros

embassies in Moroni

The Comoros hosts 9 foreign missions from 8 countries: 8 embassies and 1 consulate. All 8 embassies are in the capital, Moroni. Consulates are also found in Moutsamoudou.

Africa

Comoros

Capital
Moroni
Population
882,847
Currency
Comorian Franc (KMF)
Calling code
+269
Languages
Arabic, French
  • 9missions
  • 8embassies
  • 1consulate
Visa-free: 19 destinations#161 in the world

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All missions in the Comoros

Other cities in the Comoros

Outside Moroni, Moutsamoudou has 1 foreign mission.

By country

Visa rules for the Comoros

How the world’s passports enter the Comoros198 in total

  • Visa on arrival198

Comoros visa guide · 2 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 198 get a visa on arrival for the Comoros.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in the Comoros

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 3,7681,3702,17461.3% 27.2%
2024 2,8531,0371,75462.8% 31.1%
2025 2,5381,0941,35555.0% 25.0%

Schengen consulates in the Comoros received 2,538 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1,094 visas. 55.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 62.8%: the rate fell by 7.8 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 11% compared with 2024 (2,853).

The numbers include every nationality applying in the Comoros.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of the Comoros

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)4975
Student (F, M)52
Exchange (J)129
Transit and crew (C, D)02
Diplomatic and official (A, G)7264
Fiancé(e) (K)01
Total138153
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)25.4%30.2%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 153 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Comoros, the 188th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 49%, diplomatic and official visas 42% and exchange visitor visas 6%. That is 11% more than in fiscal year 2024 (138).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Comoros received 36, 35% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 30.2% for citizens of the Comoros in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 25.4%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of the Comoros

The Comoros’ own missions abroad

The Comoros’ embassies abroad (9)

In the other direction, the Comoros runs 9 missions in 8 countries. Its largest networks are in France (2).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in the Comoros

  • Maore Day

    Thursday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Cheikh Al Maarouf Day

    Thursday

  • Labour Day

    Saturday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 8 embassies are in the capital, Moroni. The largest foreign networks in the Comoros are those of France (2).

Travel advice for the Comoros

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Comoros: the US State Department rates the Comoros at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 11 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Comoros (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Comoros (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in the Comoros?

France, with 2 missions.

Do I need a visa for the Comoros?

Of 198 passports, 198 get a visa on arrival for the Comoros; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in the Comoros closed?

On the Comoros’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Maore Day on Thursday 12 November 2026.