Africa
Comoros
- Capital
- Moroni
- Population
- 882,847
- Currency
- Comorian Franc (KMF)
- Calling code
- +269
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- 9missions
- 8embassies
- 1consulate
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
Outside Moroni, Moutsamoudou has 1 foreign mission.
Comoros visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 198 get a visa on arrival for the Comoros.
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,768 | 1,370 | 2,174 | 61.3% | 27.2% |
| 2024 | 2,853 | 1,037 | 1,754 | 62.8% | 31.1% |
| 2025 | 2,538 | 1,094 | 1,355 | 55.0% | 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
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 49 | 75 |
| Student (F, M) | 5 | 2 |
| Exchange (J) | 12 | 9 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 0 | 2 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 72 | 64 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 138 | 153 |
| 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
The Comoros’ embassies abroad (9)
In the other direction, the Comoros runs 9 missions in 8 countries. Its largest networks are in France (2).
Maore Day
New Year's Day
Cheikh Al Maarouf Day
Labour Day
All 8 embassies are in the capital, Moroni. The largest foreign networks in the Comoros are those of France (2).
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).
France, with 2 missions.
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.
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.