Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes
Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months required by all.

Required by all except those continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft without leaving the airport and holding documents certifying onward/return travel.

Ordinary: US$10.

Two weeks.

Visas are issued on arrival in Comores or by some of their diplomatic representations, such as Antananarivo, Cairo, Paris and London (the Honorary Consulate in London can issue a tourist visa valid for 90 days for £10).

(a) Application form (provided at airport). (b) Valid passport with at least three months' remaining validity. (c) Two passport-sized photos for visas issued outside the country. (d) Fee (payable in Comoros Francs, Euros or US Dollars only). (e) Return/onward tickets.
Note: Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require evidence of parental responsibility before allowing them to enter the country. For further information, contact the Comoran Embassy in Paris (see Passport/Visa Information).

Embassy of the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros in France
20 rue Marbeau, 75016 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4067 9054. Fax: (1) 4845 1365.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600.

Honorary Consulate of the Comoros in the UK
Flat 6, 24-26 Avenue Road, London NW8 6DU, UK
Tel: (020) 7722 1146.
E-mail: kchehabi@blueyonder.co.uk

Permanent Mission of the Comoros to the United Nations
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 418, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 750 1637.
Website: www.un.int/comoros

Indian Ocean, between the East African coast and Madagascar.

GMT + 3.

Itsandra Hotel, BP 1027, Njazidja, Comoros
Tel: 732 365.

20 rue Marbeau, 75016 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4067 9054. Fax: (1) 4845 1365.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1600.

Flat 6, 24-26 Avenue Road, London NW8 6DU, UK
Tel: (020) 7722 1146.
E-mail: kchehabi@blueyonder.co.uk

866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 418, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 750 1637.
Website: www.un.int/comoros

Health Precaution	Special Precaution	Certificate
Yellow Fever Cholera Typhoid and Polio Malaria	No	1
	Yes	2
	3	N/A
	4	N/A

Some travellers from areas infected with yellow fever have been asked to provide vaccination certificates, but this is not an official policy.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not an official condition of entry to the Comoro Islands. However, outbreaks of cholera still occur periodically. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix.

Typhoid fevers are present.

Malaria risk exists all year throughout the whole country, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine. There have been cases of Dengue fever reported on Grande Comore. Travellers should take strict prevention measures against mosquito bites, by using repellents and by wearing sleeved shirts and long trousers.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A and E are widespread. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Both cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis may be found. Outbreaks of yellow fever occur periodically.

There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Medical facilities are basic and most are private. In order to secure even basic medical care, visitors are strongly advised to take out comprehensive health insurance.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 10 2006 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Jan 31 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Feb 9 Ashoura. Mar 18 Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh. May 25 Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. May 29 Anniversary of the Death of President Ali Soilih. Jul 6 Independence Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 26 Anniversary of the Death of President Ahmed Abdallah. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 20 2007 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Jan 30 Ashoura. Mar 18 Anniversary of the Death of President Said Mohamed Cheikh. May 25 Anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity. May 29 Anniversary of the Death of President Ali Soilih.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from 2 to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam section.