Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Comoros
Level published by the State Department on 11.01.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Comoros — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
List read from OpenStreetMap on 13.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
Country dial code: +269
OpenStreetMap list read on 13.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Rue de la Corniche شارع الكرنيش
near Rue de la Corniche شارع الكرنيش
Rue de la Corniche
Mo-Sa 08:30-15:30
Route de l'Alliance Française
near Boulevard de la Ligue Arabe جادة الجامعة العربية
near Boulevard Karthala شارع القرطالة
near Rue Ahmed Djoumoi شارع أحمد جوموي
near Boulevard Karthala شارع القرطالة
Place de l'Europe
near Rue Ahmed Djoumoi شارع أحمد جوموي
Rue Ahmed Djoumoi
Rue Ahmed Djoumoi
near Boulevard Karthala شارع القرطالة
Rue de la COI
near Rond-point Salimamoud دوار سليممود
Rue de l'Union Africaine شارع الاتحاد الأفريقي Moroni موروني
Boulevard de la République Poulaire de China شارع جمهورية الصين الشعبية
near Boulevard de la République Poulaire de China شارع جمهورية الصين الشعبية
near Rue de la Corniche شارع الكرنيش
C109 Coulee de Lave موروني
near Rue Itsambuni شارع إتسمبوني
Moroni موروني
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
Moroni موروني
near Avenue du Stade Malouzini شارع ملعب مالوزيني
No named police station in the radius read.
RN2 Moroni
near Rue Itsambuni شارع إتسمبوني
RN 1 Moroni
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Moroni in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
There is no longer active cholera transmission and vaccine is not recommended.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Comoros. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Comoros. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Comoros.
CDC recommends that travelers going to Comoros take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take. Transmission areas All Drug resistance 1 Chloroquine Species P. falciparum (primarily) P. malariae and P.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Comoros. If rabies exposures occur while in Comoros, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Recommended for most travelers. Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.
Strong transmission: discuss preventive treatment with a doctor before leaving; bed net and repellent on site.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
En dehors de la capitale, Moroni, située sur l'île de Grande Comore, les soins médicaux de base ne sont pas assurés. Les hôpitaux exigent une garantie financière avant de commencer un traitement. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il faut se faire soigner hors du pays. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l'importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Il peut y avoir parfois des épidémies de dengue aux Comores notamment durant la saison des pluies.
Le paludisme (ou malaria) est une maladie parasitaire transmise par piqûres de moustiques infectés. Les formes bénignes associent des symptômes de type grippal : fièvre,…
Le choléra est une infection digestive bactérienne qui se transmet par ingestion d’aliments mal cuits (fruits de mer, par exemple) ou souillés (fruits et légumes) et/ ou ingestion d’eau contaminée. Cette maladie, dite « des mains sales », se traduit par des troubles digestifs sévères (diarrhée liquide abondante, crampes abdominales, vomissements), un état de faiblesse générale et parfois de la fièvre.
La prévention repose sur la vaccination et le respect des règles d’hygiène alimentaire (se laver régulièrement les mains, ne consommer que de l’eau en bouteille, peler les fruits et légumes, manger de la nourriture cuite ; utilisation des installations sanitaires). Les personnes présentant les signes de la maladie doivent consulter un médecin en urgence.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
L’hépatite A est une maladie virale du foie…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call hospitals and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Comoros .
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
Medical facilities on all 3 islands of Comoros are basic and most are private. Disruptions to electricity and water supplies can affect hospitals and other public services.
Makes sure you have adequate travel insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
FCDO has a list of medical facilities in Comoros .
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (05.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 11.01.2026
Exercise increased caution in Comoros due to crime , unrest , and health .
There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Comoros are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar.
Crime
Petty crime is common in Comoros. Stay aware of your surroundings. Comoros has also had reports of piracy. Small crafts on the open seas are vulnerable to attack.
Unrest - demonstrations
Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and can happen due to political factors. Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent. Protesters have also engaged in the destruction of property.
Health
Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni. It is very limited in rural areas. Medical care in rural areas often requires transportation to Moroni. Medical evacuation from Comoros is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.
Review our information on Health in the Travel Guidance section
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: On the road, 12 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
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L’ensemble des Comores est placé en vigilance renforcée (en jaune sur la carte). Les capacités de réponse des autorités locales aux risques sanitaires sont très faibles. La possibilité de prise en charge sanitaire n’est pas satisfaisante dans la capitale et inexistante sur les îles d’Anjouan et de Mohéli.
L’activité volcanique et sismique est présente sur l’ensemble de l’archipel des Comores, y compris au niveau sous-marin. Le risque peut donc aussi venir de la mer et pas seulement du seul massif du Karthala. Le risque majeur lors des visites du sommet est lié aux émissions de gaz notamment de gaz de CO2 qui peut être rejeté à de fortes concentrations et aux explosions de vapeur (explosions phréatiques). Le Centre national de documentation et de recherche scientifique des Comores effectue une veille sismologique. Plus d’information sur notre fiche dédiée au risque volcanique .
La piraterie maritime est bien présente à proximité de la région de l’archipel des Comores, il est recommandé d’éviter toute navigation maritime avec des bateaux de plaisance.
Des cambriolages, des vols à l’arraché et des vols dans les voitures peuvent survenir, même s’ils demeurent relativement rares. Il est recommandé d’exercer une vigilance accrue dans les lieux de forte affluence (marchés) et à la plage.
Il est recommandé de :
Une autorisation d’entrée doit être obtenue pour chacune des trois îles : Moroni pour la Grande Comore, Mutsamudu pour Anjouan et Fomboni pour Mohéli. Cette autorisation est uniquement valable pour faire escale dans un de ces trois ports. Si le plaisancier souhaite relâcher dans une des villes côtières de ces îles, l’autorisation doit être délivrée par les autorités portuaires et de l’immigration de Moroni, Mutsamudu ou Fomboni.
Une autorisation de sortie doit également être obtenue auprès de la Capitainerie des ports de Moroni-Iconi, Mutsamudu ou Fomboni, et les services de l’Immigration doivent en être avisés.
Culminant à 2361 mètres d’altitude, le volcan Khartala est toujours actif et a connu un regain d’activité sismique en 2022. Tout projet d’excursion doit donc soigneusement être préparé, au même titre qu’une sortie en haute montagne (risques similaires). Avant toute excursion, il est instamment recommandé de vérifier qu’aucune alerte spécifique n’a été donnée par l’Ambassade, de recourir aux services d’un guide expérimenté, et de se munir d’équipements de randonnée. Il est fortement déconseillé de camper à l’intérieur de la caldera.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 22.05.2026)
Une attention particulière doit être accordée à la sécurité personnelle. La situation politique est tendue. Les tensions politiques et sociales peuvent à tout moment donner lieu à des manifestations. La situation en matière de sécurité peut se détériorer rapidement et de manière localisée, en particulier dans les centres urbains. Lors des manifestations, des débordements et de violents affrontements avec les forces de sécurité sont possibles. L’utilisation de munitions réelles ne peut pas être exclue. Les grèves occasionnelles peuvent entraîner des perturbations et des retards du trafic touristique. En cas de troubles ou de barrages routiers, il est recommandé aux personnes en voyage de se renseigner sur place sur les autres possibilités de déplacement ou attendre le cas échéant que la situation se normalise. Lors de barrages, il est très difficile pour l’Ambassade de Suisse à Antananarivo (Madagascar) – voire impossible selon les cas – d’aider les personnes suisses à sortir des régions concernées. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements Suivez l'évolution de la situation à travers les médias avant le départ et pendant votre séjour, et restez en contact avec votre tour-opérateur. Tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations et des rassemblements de foule de tout genre. Conformez-vous aux directives des autorités locales (couvre-feu, etc.).
La criminalité accompagnée de violence est plutôt rare. Il convient néanmoins d'observer les précautions d'usage pour éviter d'être victime de vols à la tire et de pickpockets. Les personnes se déplaçant pour affaires doivent se montrer vigilantes. Pour les livraisons, il y a lieu de demander un règlement à l'avance ou de solides garanties. Des actes de piraterie ont été commis à de multiples reprises dans l'océan Indien et de manière ponctuelle dans les eaux des Comores. Consultez les informations spécifiques: Risques maritimes et piraterie
Des tremblements de terre et des éruptions volcaniques, en particulier celles du volcan Karthala sur l'île de la Grande Comore, peuvent survenir à tout moment. Il peut arriver que les îles soient touchées par des cyclones. De fortes pluies peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrains, pouvant endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Direction de la météorologie nationale Zoom Earth: Live Weather Map and Hurricane Tracker Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 22.05.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Comoros, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Protests and unrest can happen in Comoros, including in Moroni and other parts of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, particularly following elections. Protests have previously blocked roads, making travel in Moroni difficult, including between the city and the international airport.
In January 2024, a protestor was killed and several injured in clashes with security forces.
Avoid crowds and demonstrations and follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.
Due to a longstanding dispute between Comoros and France about the island of Mayotte, there is some anti-French sentiment in Comoros and occasional demonstrations on the issue. Monitor local media to keep up to date with developments.
Crime levels are low but take precautions against pickpocketing. Street crime such as robbery is rare. Walking alone at night increases your risk, including on beaches or in town centres.
Keep your valuables, cash and important documents in hotel safes where possible.
Always travel with your ID. Keep printed copies of your passport’s photo page and visa stamp.
Comoros is an Islamic country. The official religion is Sunni Islam. People are not allowed to practise Shia Islam in Comoros.
Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religious practices. Make sure you do not offend cultural or religious beliefs.
Clothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely, from the shoulders to the knees.
Islanders mostly consider outward displays of intimacy to be contrary to public decency.
All matters of religious practice and custom are given particular importance by the people and authorities throughout the year. This importance is especially heightened during the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. Check the year’s Ramadan dates before you travel. During this time of Ramadan do not:
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
You should also:
It is possible to buy alcohol in Comoros, for example at hotels, but drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal. Offences are punishable by fines or even imprisonment.
Pay particular attention to these rules during the Ramadan period.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Comoros - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-01-11travel.state.gov ↗updated 11.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise increased caution in Comoros due to crime , unrest , and health .
There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros. Consular services for U.S. citizens in Comoros are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar.
Crime
Petty crime is common in Comoros. Stay aware of your surroundings. Comoros has also had reports of piracy. Small crafts on the open seas are vulnerable to attack.
Unrest - demonstrations
Protests occur spontaneously in Comoros and can happen due to political factors. Most protests occur in Moroni, and some have turned violent. Protesters have also engaged in the destruction of property.
Health
Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni. It is very limited in rural areas. Medical care in rural areas often requires transportation to Moroni. Medical evacuation from Comoros is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.
Review our information on Health in the Travel Guidance section
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect a mandatory minimum five-year jail sentence, heavy fines and deportation. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Alcohol consumption in public is illegal. Convicted offenders are subject to fines and possible imprisonment.
Local authorities may request to see your identification at any time.
Photography of sensitive installations is prohibited. This includes:
Always ask permission before photographing official buildings or individuals.
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and the Comoros. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in the Comoros by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
You must carry the International Driving Permit. International Driving Permit
The currency of the Comoros is the Comorian franc (KMF). The economy is mostly cash-based. ATMs are not widely available. Banking facilities are minimal. Most businesses don’t accept credit cards.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always travel with your ID. Keep printed copies of your passport’s photo page and visa stamp.
Comoros is an Islamic country. The official religion is Sunni Islam. People are not allowed to practise Shia Islam in Comoros. Respect local traditions, customs, laws and religious practices. Make sure you do not offend cultural or religious beliefs.
Clothing for men and women needs to cover the body loosely, from the shoulders to the knees. Islanders mostly consider outward displays of intimacy to be contrary to public decency.
All matters of religious practice and custom are given particular importance by the people and authorities throughout the year. This importance is especially heightened during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. Check the year’s Ramadan dates before you travel. During this time of Ramadan do not:
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts. You should also:
It is possible to buy alcohol in Comoros, for example at hotels, but drinking alcohol or being drunk on public highways is illegal. Offences are punishable by fines or even imprisonment. Pay particular attention to these rules during the Ramadan period.
Drug trafficking and possession are serious offences. If you are found guilty, you could get a long prison sentence and a fine.
It is advisable to ask people for permission before photographing them. Avoid taking photos of public buildings, particularly military and police buildings.
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Comoros. If convicted you could get a prison sentence of up to 5 years and heavy fines. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
There are very few banks or ATMs in Grande Comore or on the other islands. People in Comoros mainly use cash. Credit cards are not always accepted – check in advance if your hotel accepts your card. Technical or connection issues with equipment may also make it difficult to pay by card so always have cash available. Some hotels and restaurants accept foreign currencies such as euros. However, they will give you change in Comorian francs.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Entre autres, sont punissables:
La consommation d’alcool sur les places publiques, dans les parcs, etc. est réglementée au niveau communal. Elle est partiellement ou entièrement interdite dans certaines communes. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de lourdes peines de prison. La peine capitale peut être prononcée pour des délits graves. Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
L'islam est la religion d'Etat des Comores. Adaptez le comportement et la tenue vestimentaire aux us et coutumes locaux. Renseignez-vous dans les guides de voyages, auprès de votre agence ou directement sur place, sur les codes de conduite et les conventions à respecter. Des prescriptions particulières sont à observer durant la période du Ramadan et dans les endroits religieux.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 22.05.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 09:00 (Indian/Comoro)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
No value published by the World Bank in the last eight years for the Comoros: hospital beds per 1,000 people.
Reading: With 0.4 physicians per 1,000 people (91% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 102 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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L’accès au territoire des Comores est soumis à l’obtention d’un visa. Il est délivré à l’arrivée à l’aéroport de Moroni et coûte environ 30 euros. Pour établir ce visa, les ressortissants français en séjour touristique doivent être munis d’un billet retour, d’un viatique de 30 euros/jour et de l’adresse du lieu de séjour.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 22.05.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Comoros’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Comoros set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Comoros Embassy in Paris (in French).
To enter Comoros, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You must have a visa to enter or travel through Comoros. You can buy a visa for 30 euros when you arrive at Hahaya airport or other points of entry.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Comoros guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Comoros . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 11.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Crime levels are low but take precautions against pickpocketing. Petty crime is common in Comoros.
What the texts say · There are major road safety issues in the Comoros. Taxis and car rentals are preferable to public transportation.
What the texts say · Tropical cyclones can affect Comoros between January and May. Mount Karthala is an active volcano near Moroni.
What the texts say · Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Comoros. Alcohol consumption in public is illegal.
What the texts say · Protests and unrest can happen in Comoros, including in Moroni and other parts of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli, particularly following elections. In January 2024, a protestor was killed and several injured in clashes with security forces.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 30.09.2026)State Department ↗updated 11.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 11.01.2026 · read 30.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 30.09.2026)
Reading: On the road, 12 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
L’infrastructure est peu développée. Le réseau routier est limité et l'état des routes est mauvais. Bien souvent, l’entretien des avions pour les vols internes ne correspond pas aux normes européennes et internationales. Bien souvent, les transports maritimes et fluviaux ne remplissent pas les conditions de sécurité nécessaires (suroccupation, équipement insuffisant). L'approvisionnement en carburant n'est pas toujours assuré. Des pénuries d'eau peuvent se produire. Les communications mobiles sont généralement disponibles dans les centres urbains, mais peuvent être limitées selon les régions. Les frontières peuvent être fermées à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 22.05.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 13.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 0.4 physicians per 1,000 people (91% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 102 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
+33 1 88 24 56 77 · France Diplomatie
phone not published
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d’urgence de la police: (+269) 117 Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Ambassade de Suisse à Madagascar Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Il n'y a pas de représentation de l'Union des Comores en Suisse. Des informations sur les prescriptions d’entrée (documents d’identité admis, visa etc.) peuvent être obtenues auprès de l'Ambassade de l'Union des Comores à Paris. Celle-ci peut également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l’importation et l’exportation d’animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Ambassade de l'Union des Comores à Paris
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 15.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Fire: 113 or 114
Police: 117
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | النجدة!an-najda! |
| Call an ambulance! | اتصلوا بالإسعاف!ittasilu bil-is'af! |
| I need a doctor. | أحتاج إلى طبيب.ahtaju ila tabib. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | أين أقرب مستشفى؟ayna aqrab mustashfa? |
| Call the police! | اتصلوا بالشرطة!ittasilu bish-shurta! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | عندي حساسية من البنسلين.'indi hassasiyya min al-binisilin. |
| I have international medical insurance. | لدي تأمين طبي دولي.ladayya ta'min tibbi dawli. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | أريد الاتصال بسفارتي.urid al-ittisal bi-safarati. |
| Please take me to this address. | خذني إلى هذا العنوان من فضلك.khudhni ila hadha al-'unwan min fadlak. |
| Do you speak English? | هل تتكلم الإنجليزية؟hal tatakallam al-injiliziya? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 11.01 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10DFAE · updated 22.05 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 11.01 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10State Department · updated 11.01 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 11.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: police 17 · ambulance 18 · fire 772-03-73
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 11.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Moroni: 10 hospitals and clinics, 4 with a 24/7 emergency room, 20 pharmacies, 12 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 13.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
0.4 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 11.10DFAE · updated 22.05 · read 15.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 15.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 15.10eda.admin.ch · updated 22.05 · read 15.10
Emergency phrases, transliterated; the original script, to show if pronunciation fails, is under Useful phrases.
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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