Health Alert
COVID-19 Information
Country-Specific Information
- Comoros’ borders are open.
COVID-19 Testing
- Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Comoros? Yes
- If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes
- COVID-19 testing is available at the former office of the Anti-malaria Project. The cost is 30,000 Comorian Francs (approximately 72 USD)
- For information on limited humanitarian exemptions to CDC’s requirement that all U.S. bound travelers present a negative COVID test, please review the following page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/covid-19_testing_required_US_Entry.html
- Humanitarian exemptions to this order will be granted on an extremely limited basis and will only be considered when the country of departure lacks adequate COVID-19 testing capacity.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Has the government of Comoros approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
- The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Entry and Exit Requirements:
- Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
Movement Restrictions:
- Is a curfew in place? Yes
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? Yes, travel between islands is restricted.
Country-Specific Information:
- Is a curfew in place? Yes
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
Quarantine Information:
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? Yes
- Quarantine is required for those who do not arrive with a negative PCR test. Other travelers are quarantined for 3-5 days at a designated hotel until the results of the PCR test come back negative.
Transportation Options:
- Are commercial flights operating? Yes, but limited
- Is public transportation operating? Yes
- Masks are required.
Fines for Non-Compliance:
- Fines of 7500 Comorian Francs (approximately 18 USD) exist for not complying with mask requirements.
Consular Operations:
- Emergency American Citizen Services are being offered in Antananarivo. Routine appointments are suspended. To request an emergency appointment, please email AntanACS@state.gov.
- Emergency visa services are being offered in Antananarivo. To request consideration for an emergency service, please email AntanACS@state.gov.
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