Embassy
Embassy of South Africa in Comoros
Viodjou, P. O. Box 2589
Comoros visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens get a visa on arrival in the Comoros, for up to 45 days.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
COM
Comoros
Visa on arrival
A visa for people visiting Comoros for a holiday.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 45 days
- Fee
- €30
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in the Comoros.
Ways into Comoros
Get a tourist visa when you arrive at either listed airport.
Visa on arrivalAirport tourist visaA visa for people visiting Comoros for a holiday.
- Fee
- €30
- Processing
- 0 days
How to apply
- Go to the airport visa desk when you arrive.
- Show your passport and trip documents.
- Have your photo and fingerprints taken if required.
- Pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport or accepted travel document
- Ticket to leave Comoros
- Hotel booking or proof of funds
- Return ticket
- Fingerprints
- Apply at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport or Ouani Airport; everyone must attend.
- The limit is 1 calendar month; children under 12 need no fingerprints.
Visa on arrivalAirport short stay visaGet a visa when you arrive for tourism, a private visit or research.
- Fee
- €30
- Processing
- 0 days
How to apply
- Go to the airport visa desk.
- Show the documents for your type of visit.
- Have your photo and fingerprints taken if required.
- Pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport or accepted travel document
- Ticket to leave Comoros
- Documents for your visit type
- Fingerprints
- Apply at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport or Ouani Airport; everyone must attend.
- The limit is 1 calendar month; children under 12 need no fingerprints.
Sources (5)Last updated 11 November 2026
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C EAdapter for some
- MoneyKMF Fr
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency17 police772-03-73 ambulance
Planning your Comoros trip
Best time to go: May to November is cooler and relatively dry. December to April is hot and humid, with a risk of cyclones.
- Lac SaléThis salt lake sits beside a beach in northern Grande Comore. A trail climbs the rocks around it.
- Moroni's old mosque and medinaExplore narrow, maze-like streets beside the old mosque and see Swahili-inspired buildings with covered arches.
- Grande Comore's beachesMaloudja beach in Mitsamiouli is especially popular. Other beach destinations include Ndroude, Bouni, Chomoni and Chindini.
- Dragon's TailThis mountain peninsula near Ivoini offers striking scenery and hiking.
About Comoros
The Comoros is an archipelago republic in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar.
- Capital
- Moroni
- Money
- Comorian franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Arabic, French, Ngazidja Comorian
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +269
Other Africa passports
Going to Comoros
Easier trips nearby
Places close to Comoros with simpler entry for you.
Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for the Comoros?
South African citizens get a visa on arrival in the Comoros, for up to 45 days.
How long can south african citizens stay in the Comoros?
Up to 45 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Comoros visa at the airport?
Yes. South African citizens get the visa when they land in the Comoros. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do comoran citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Comoran citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to South Africa.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to the Comoros?
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana Burkina Faso, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Comoros are easier for south african citizens?
Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique Réunion, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Comoros?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in the Comoros?
Comorian franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Comoros?
Arabic, French and Ngazidja Comorian.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck