Comoros
United States
United States visa for citizens of the Comoros
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Comoros must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of the Comoros apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Comoros on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 701 km
- Embassy of the United States in Antananarivo915 km
Lot 207 A - Andranoro - Antehiroka, Antananarivo
- Embassy of the United States in Lilongwe1,057 km
Kenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe
Measured from Moroni, US embassies and consulates are closest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (701 km), Antananarivo, Madagascar (915 km) and Lilongwe, Malawi (1,057 km). The United States sets which of its missions takes applications from the Comoros; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
US visas issued to citizens of the Comoros
| 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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of the Comoros anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in the Comoros.
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
US citizens travelling to the Comoros
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Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Comoros to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Comoros can stay in the United States
How long citizens of the Comoros may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Comoros apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in the Comoros. Citizens of the Comoros apply through a mission of the United States accredited to the Comoros from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of the Comoros
Canada and Mexico require citizens of the Comoros to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to the Comoros
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Comoros, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of the Comoros must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Is there an embassy of the United States in the Comoros?
No. The United States has no embassy in the Comoros. The nearest US embassy is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 701 km from Moroni.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Comoros?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Comoros, valid for stays of up to 45 days.
Can citizens of the Comoros enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of the Comoros need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.