U.S. Virtual Embassy to
Comoros

Update

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, between 1 AM and 4 AM.
  • Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel?

Country-Specific Information:

• • Is a curfew in place? Yes, between 1 AM and 4 AM.
  • Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

Quarantine Information:

• • Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? NO

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:

• • American Citizen Services are being offered in Antananarivo.
  • Visa services are being offered in Antananarivo.

Other links:

• • COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
  • CDC page on COVID-19