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Comoros Visa for South Africa Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

South African citizens receive a visa on arrival at Comoros airports — no advance application needed; fee is approximately $50-60 (payable in euros or US dollars), valid for up to 45 days.

Guide last updated October 21, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Cash in euros or US dollars to pay the fee (cards are not reliably accepted)
  • No advance online application or photo required
  • Standard immigration photo/fingerprint scan taken at the airport
  • Travel/medical insurance recommended given limited local healthcare facilities

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival - single entry, valid up to 45 days, fee approximately $50-60
  • Business visa on arrival - similar validity, may require a letter from the host company, fee similar or slightly higher
  • Longer stays or multiple entries require pre-arranged authorization from Comorian immigration before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (Moroni, Grande Comore)
  • Join the visa queue before passport control
  • Complete a short arrival form
  • Pay the fee in cash (euros or USD preferred, Comorian francs also accepted)
  • Have your passport stamped
  • Queues can be slow for larger flights, so keep documents ready
  • No pre-booking or online pre-approval is available or needed

Fees & processing time

  • Visa-on-arrival fee: approximately $50-60 (or roughly €45-55), cash only
  • No separate service fee since it's issued directly by immigration
  • Total cost estimate: $50-65 including any small stamp fee
  • Processing is immediate, around 10-20 minutes depending on queue length
  • No express option needed, since it's same-day by nature

Tips for South Africa travelers

  • Carry exact change in euros or US dollars, since small-denomination notes speed up the process
  • Have a printed hotel booking or host contact details ready, as officers sometimes ask for it
  • The 45-day stay can be extended at the immigration office in Moroni for a modest fee
  • Check DIRCO travel advisories, as flight connections to Comoros are limited (usually via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Antananarivo) and schedules change often
  • Keep a copy of your passport and visa stamp separately in case of loss, since replacement services are limited

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.