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Mauritius |
14 days |
Mauritius, officially known as the republic of Mauritius, is a volcanic Island located in the Indian ocean off the southeast of the continent Africa.... |
- Visitors from Comoros visiting Mauritius are granted visa upon arrival for a duration of fewer than 14 days of stay.
- Passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay.
- Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
- Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination at entry.
- Visitors must have confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius.
- onward or return tickets to their home country or country of residence.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Plants and plant material including flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings, and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment.
- Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia, including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
- In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4), hence, Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Comoros.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Mauritius is 2 hours, 44 minutes.
- Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
- Mauritius adopts the Mauritian rupee as its national currency.
- Hinduism is a major religion, followed by Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
- Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourist for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
- Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
- There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
- The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
- On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
- People are proud of their island and may expect you to admit that it’s the closest thing to Paradise, so it’s a good idea to just oblige. Be open and friendly and accept offerings
- When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.
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Tanzania |
90 days |
Tanzania is home to about 60 million people, Africa's most famous national parks and the highest mountain in Africa |
- Comoros citizens are granted visa on arrival or can opt to apply for an electronic visa to visit Tanzania for a period of less than 90 days of stay.
- Comoros passports must last for the period of 6 months upon entry into the country.
- Visitors must make available at least a blank page on their passports for entry stamps.
- A Yellow Fever certificate of Vaccination is required from citizens of Comoros visiting or intending to visit Tanzania.
- Travellers are required to declare international currency valuing more than $10,000 on both entrance and exit from Tanzania.
- The export of any products received as a gift or exchange without the correct documentation is considered illegal in Tanzania.
- Visitors are expected to provide proof of travel arrangements by presenting a computer generated itinerary from airline/travel agency or copy of transportation tickets showing entry and departure from Tanzania.
- Visitors are prohibited from gathering, collecting, or removing flora or fauna, including seashells and ebony or mpingo wood.
- While visiting, Tanzania visitors are advised to dress modestly (upper arms and legs covered and no exposed midriffs) outside of the hotel or resort and when arriving and departing from Zanzibar.
- Visitors should be very cautious of seemingly lucrative business opportunities offered by agents based in, or with ties to, Tanzania and neighbouring countries while touring the country.
- It is recommended to obtain a permit from the police before bringing arms and ammunition into the country.
- Copy of confirmed hotel reservations is required from visitors with the intentions to stay in any hotel within the country.
- If traveling as part of a tour and/or safari it is required that visitors must submit the inland itinerary from that tour/safari organizer.
- Entry applications for minors under 18 years should be accompanied with a notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel.
- Tanzania is mountainous and densely forested in the north-east of the African Continent
- In Tanzania, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Tanzania is 1 hour, 52 minutes.
- Tanzania uses East Africa Time zone in Tanzania (GMT+3) hence, there is no time difference between Comoros and Tanzania.
- Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located in the north-eastern region of Tanzania.
- The Menai Bay Conservation Area is Zanzibar's largest marine protected area
- The second highest uninterrupted waterfall, The Kalambo Falls, is located on the Kalambo River within the Tanzanian and Zambian border in Africa
- The national language of Tanzania is Swahili with over 60 other languages spoken in Tanzania making it the most linguistically diverse country in East Africa.
- Three of Africa’s Great Lakes- Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa, are partly within Tanzania.
- The climate varies greatly within Tanzania and the climate is cool in high mountainous regions
- The hottest period in Tanzania is between November and February while the coldest period occurs between May and August
- Tanzania has 16 national parks plus a variety of game and forest reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation centre.
- Diving or snorkeling off of one of Zanzibar’s islands provides rich up-close encounters with some of the unique underwater sea creatures found among the coral reefs.
- The beaches of Zanzibar features white sand, blue waters, and swaying palms that qualifies them as part of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania which is 7th world wonder is one of the most famous and best-loved parks and is home to more than one million species of large mammals.
- On Tanzania's Serengeti’s plain, white-bearded wildebeests other bovids and zebra participate in a large-scale annual migration
- Most transport in Tanzania is by road closely followed by railways and buses.
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Madagascar |
90 days |
The Republic of Madagascar, has its capital as Antananarivo. It is a home to about 26,641,187 people and more than half of its wildlife is not found a... |
- The citizens of Comoros intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
- The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Comoros citizens for a duration of one month.
- Comoros citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
- Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
- There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
- Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
- Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine at the port of entry.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
- It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets. This is because according to Madagascan rules, only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies.
- Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
- In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Madagascar uses East Africa zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Comoros and Madagascar.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Madagascar is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
- Most people use taxi-brousse (old minivans seating up to 15 people) as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
- Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its official currency.
- The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
- Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar, the basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
- The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands
- Madagascar is known to be the fourth-largest planet in the world.
- Considering its vast size, Madagascar has very few railways of just 854 kilometres of track to be precise.
- Men and women wear the same cloth in Madagascar, the Lamba, a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the body, and different designs are worn for different occasions.
- Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.
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Cambodia |
30 days |
Cambodia is a country of over 16.01 million people known for being the home of the largest religious monument in the world, for its warm culture, and... |
- Citizens of Comoros can get visa on arrival for travelling to Cambodia as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
- Visitors will need to inquire with the airline if boarding is allowed without a visa if they choose to have a visa on arrival.
- Visitor’s passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into Cambodia.
- Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Passports of visitors should not be frayed, torn, separating or altered in any other way.
- Visitors’ Passport photographs must be taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper.
- Passport photograph size must be two inches by two inches in size and taken against an all-white background.
- The passport photographs must provide the full front view of your head with your face centred in the middle and displaying a neutral expression.
- Passport holders may wear neither eyeglasses nor headwear for religious purposes in photographs.
- Citizens of Comoros also have the option to apply for an electronic visa to visit Cambodia.
- Comoros citizens applying for an electronic visa are required to supply a passport scan, digital passport photo and credit/debit card or Paypal account.
- Note that the Cambodian electronic visa is valid for 90 days after its first issued.
- To extend the Cambodia electronic visa for another 30 days total, visitors can make application by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
- No sticker or stamps will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa only permits.
- Super rush processing times for Cambodia electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
- Comoros citizens are required to print out 2 copies of the electronic visa certificate.
- Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Cambodia and one copy upon departure.
- Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, Poi Pet (Banteay Meanchey), Bavet (Svay Rieng), Cham Yeam (Koh Kong), Tropaeng Kreal Border Post (Stung Treng) and Sihanoukville International Airport are the only port of entry for electronic visa.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Cambodia is 9 hours, 38 minutes.
- Cambodia currently uses the Indochina Time, (Greenwich Meridian Time+7) which puts Cambodia 4 hours ahead of Comoros.
- Visitors are not required to pay departure tax upon leaving the country.
- Cambodia is known for the World Heritage site, Angkor Wat temple complex which is one of the largest religious monuments in the world on a site measuring up to 162.6 hectares.
- Cambodia has two distinct seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The wet season runs from December through April while the dry season is between January and February.
- Cambodia is known to have a single official language called Khmer which is spoken by nearly of the whole of the country's population.
- A bulk of Cambodia's population practice Theravada Buddhism, followed by Islam, Christianity, and other religions
- Transport within Cambodia can be made through public buses, private taxis and ride-hailing via mobile apps.
- Taxis in Cambodia can appear in the form of cars, motorcycles, and tuk-tuk.
- There are no records of any inter or intra-city railway systems in Cambodia.
- In Cambodia, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
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Ghana |
30 days |
Ghana has a population of some 25.5 million people. It is rich in gold, rich in cocoa and in Ghana, pregnant women eat clay! |
- Comoros nationals intending to travel to Ghana are granted a visa upon arrival for a stay up to 30 days.
- All visitors are required to have purchased return or onward tickets.
- Visitors aged 16 years old and more are allowed to freely import a moderate amount of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and wine, perfumes/eau de toilette but gifts are taxable.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all types of pork and its products are not allowed to enter Ghana.
- Visitors are required to pay a Traveler Service Charge upon departing from the airport.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued in the home country.
- Pets are allowed to enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
- A visitor's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ghana.
- Visitors are allowed to possess local currency up to those amounts previously permitted to be exported out of the country so long as they are properly recorded in the passport or other travel documents.
- There are no restrictions on the possession of foreign currencies at departure provided the imported sums are declared upon arrival on the relevant currency declaration form
- Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, Comoros is 3 hours ahead of Ghana.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Accra, Ghana is 6 hours, 56 minutes.
- Transport in Ghana is accomplished by road, rail, air and water.
- Ghana is a multilingual country with over eighty languages, English is recognised as the official language and lingua franca while Akan, of all the indigenous languages, is the most widely spoken.
- The climate of Ghana is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid, and the north of Ghana is hot and dry.
- In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with approximately 71.2% of Ghana's population being a member of various Christian denominations as of 2010 census.
- Ghana is historically famous for its gold - It was previously called the Gold Coast. Now, Chocolate has probably taken over, with it being one of the key suppliers of Cocoa to the likes of Cadbury's.
- Ghana also has diamonds, oil and are large producers of many types of woods.
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Iran |
30 days |
Iran is a country of over 80 million people people. It is famous for being home to the Persian cat, for producing the best rugs, and for having about... |
- Comoros citizens that travel to Iran as tourists are granted visa upon arrival or can apply for an electronic visa for the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
- Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
- Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for Comoros visitors aged 9 months and above.
- Pets may enter Iran as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
- Birds, cats and dogs of visitors must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
- Visitors are allowed to bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
- On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000.
- Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure.
- All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
- Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors
- Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
- Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
- It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries.
- In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+4:30) hence, Iran is 30 minutes ahead of Comoros.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Iranshahr, Iran is 6 hours, 20 minutes.
- Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centres.
- The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
- Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
- Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.
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Mozambique |
30 days |
Mozambique is home to over 19 million people, the best colonial era architecture and the famous Peri Peri Chicken dish. |
- Comoros citizens visiting Mozambique are granted visa on arrival for a period of 30 days duration of stay.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least three blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- The two blank pages on the passport must face each other.
- Visitors are expected to provide a copy of flight itinerary or e-ticket displaying round trip travel with entry/exit dates.
- If visitors plan to stay in hotels, they must provide a copy of confirmed hotel reservations.
- The Embassy of Mozambique recommends that travellers carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- If visitors cannot present a certificate of vaccination, vaccination will be made with charges at the port of entry.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Mozambique is 1 hour, 55 minutes.
- Mozambique uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2), hence, Comoros is 1 hour ahead of Mozambique.
- Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5000 and 10,000 Mozambican Meticais.
- Penalties for the possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs in are severe.
- Visitors are advised to always carry passports along while touring the country or else they will be taken in for questioning.
- Permission must be made before photographing some government buildings.
- It is against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol in Mozambique.
- The major mode of transportation within Mozambique is by road, although, the roads are not smooth enough for long intra-travels and overnight drives.
- Mozambique is a southern African nation whose long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches like Tofo, as well as offshore marine parks.
- Mozambique is the world's 36th-largest country and It is comparable in size to Turkey.
- The country is drained by five principal rivers and several smaller ones with the largest and most important the Zambezi.
- Mozambique has a tropical climate with two seasons, a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September.
- The country's natural environment, wildlife, and historic heritage provide opportunities for beach, cultural, and eco-tourism.
- Modes of transport in Mozambique include rail, road, water and air.
- Portuguese is the official and most widely spoken language of the nation, spoken by 50.3% of the population.
- Christians make up 56.1% of Mozambique's population and Muslims comprised 17.9% of the population while 7.3% of the people held other beliefs, mainly animism, and 18.7% had no religious beliefs.
- The Portuguese have greatly influenced Mozambique's cuisine.
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Nepal |
90 days |
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a home to about 26.4 million people and eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains incl... |
- Comoros citizens intending to visit Nepal are granted visa upon arrival for a period of 90 days.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay at the time of entry.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- There are no requirement for any certificate of vaccination to enter Nepal.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Kathmandu, Nepal is 8 hours, 19 minutes
- Currency restrictions for entry and exit are within USD 5,000 including unworked gold up to 50 grams or 500 grams of silver.
- Note that the Immigration Office at Tribhuvan International Airport is not authorized to extend visas.
- In Nepal, vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
- The Nepali law requires that any driver including citizens of other countries must have a valid Nepali drivers’ license in order to legally operate a motor vehicle in the country.
- Visitors are prohibited to bring any kind of explosives, firearms and ammunition into Nepal.
- Volunteer jobs on a tourist visa are illegal and can result in detention, fines or even expulsion by immigration authorities.
- Driving in Nepal after consuming any amount of alcohol could result in arrest in Nepal.
- Religious conversion to religions other than Buddhism is considered illegal in Nepal.
- Nepal is the 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country in the world by area.
- Nepal has a diverse geography including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains including Mount Everest the highest point on Earth.
- Nepal is a multiethnic country with Nepali as the official language.
- Nepal remains isolated from the world's major land, air and sea transport routes although, within the country, aviation is in a better state, with 47 airports, flights are frequent and support a sizeable traffic.
- The significant majority of the Nepalese population follows Hinduism as a religion, Buddhism is equally a dominant religion.
- Nepal uses the Nepal Time zone (GMT+5:45), hence, Nepal is 2 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Comoros.
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Samoa |
60 days |
Samoa is a Polynesian nation, with a unique way of life and home to the best tattoo artists in the world. |
- Comoros citizens that travel to Qatar are given a visa upon arrival if they intend to stay for a period of 60 days.
- Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Animals must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health and permission from the Department of Agriculture located in Apia, Samoa, before departure to Samoa.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
- Certificate of vaccination is not required from Pakistan citizens intending to travel to Samoa.
- There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Samoa.
- In Samoa, the power plugs and sockets are of type I. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Samoa is 19 hours, 24 minutes.
- Samoa uses the Apia Standard Time zone in Samoa (GMT+13), hence, Samoa is 11 hours ahead of Comoros.
- Samoans drive on the left side of the road.
- Samoa has an equatorial/monsoonal climate and a rainy season from November to April.
- Samoa and English are the official languages including second-language speakers, there are more speakers of Samoan than English in Samoa.
- Ancient beliefs co-exist side-by-side with Christianity as the major religion of Samoa
- Samoans live a communal way of life, participating in activities collectively
- Tattoos are a very popular and constant part of the Samoan culture and tradition.
- Samoans have been very visible in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and sumo.
- Samoan culture is undoubtedly central to Polynesian life, and its styles of music, dance, and visual art have gained renown throughout the Pacific islands and the world.
- Beaches, monuments, archaeological sites, mountains, sea, waterfalls are at the central of Samoa’s tourism.
- The lava fields on Savai'i are easily the largest attraction on the island.
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Seychelles |
90 days |
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Seychelles populated with over 96,000 people, it is known for its be... |
- Comoros citizens travelling to Seychelles are required to under a tourist registration exercise at the embassy for a stay duration of 90 days.
- Citizens are required to provide passport valid within the duration stay upon arrival.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers arriving in Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
- Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
- Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers
- On Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, Seychelles is 1 hour ahead of Comoros.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Seychelles is 2 hours, 28 minutes.
- Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
- Importation of spear-fishing equipment, firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design, pornographic literature, films DVDs and any such goods is prohibited according to the law of Seychelles.
- Importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
- According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
- Visitors are required to provide a valid plant import permit to bring all plants, seed, bulb, cuttings, or other unprocessed plant products, fruit and vegetables into Seychelles.
- Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
- Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
- Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year.
- In Seychelles, the coolest months are in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months.
- Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
- Seychelles hosts some of the largest seabird colonies in the world, notably on the outer islands of Aldabra and Cosmoledo.
- Since the use of spearguns and dynamite for fishing was banned through efforts of local conservationists in the 1960s, the wildlife is unafraid of snorkelers and divers.
- French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French.
- The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
- Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practised by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
- Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children.
- Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice.
- Seychelles has the highest incarceration rate in the world of 799 prisoners per 100,000 population, exceeding the United States by up to 15 per cent rate.
- The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
- It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.
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Zambia |
90 days |
Zambia is a country with a population of over 16 million people, the country richest in water bodies in Southern Africa and the African country with t... |
- Comoros citizens travelling to Zambia are granted visa upon arrival and can also apply as an alternative for an electronic visa for a period up to 90 days of stay.
- Visitors are required to provide a passport that is valid for the duration of stay in the country.
- At least three pages of visitors’ passport should be left blank for Zambia entry stamps.
- A Yellow Fever certificate of Vaccination will be requested from Comoros citizens at the port of entry into Zambia.
- The import of poultry and related products into the country is prohibited by law.
- The export game meat in any form whether dried, processed or raw is considered illegal in Zambia.
- Pets are allowed to enter Zambia but cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country as well as an import permit.
- All travellers entering or departing from Zambia must declare all currency notes of more than USD 5,000 or its equivalent.
- Zambia’s climate is classified as humid subtropical with small signs of semi-arid steppe climate in the south-west and along Zanzebi.
- In Zambia, the rainy season begins from November to April and the dry season from May or June to October or November.
- Zambia is known to be significantly ethnically diverse with a total of 73 ethnic tribes.
- Zambia is officially a Christian nation but a wide variety of religious traditions exist.
- The official language of Zambia is English for administrative purposes and the medium of instruction in schools while popular local languages include Nyanja (Chewa) followed by Bemba.
- Zambia has some of nature's best wildlife and game reserves in Africa providing the country with abundant tourism potential.
- The North Luangwa, South Luangwa and Kafue National Parks in Zambia have one of the most prolific animal populations in Africa.
- The Victoria Falls in the Southern part of the country is a major tourist attraction.
- In Zambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Zambia is 2 hours, 20 minutes.
- Central Africa Time zone in Zambia (GMT+2) hence, Comoros is 1 hour ahead of Zambia.
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Zimbabwe |
90 days |
Zimbabwe is a country of roughly 16 million people known for its diverse wildlife, impeccable landscapes and diverse acceptable units of currency. |
- Citizens of Comoros visiting Zimbabwe are granted a visa upon arrival for a stay duration of 90 days.
- Comoros citizens’ passports must be valid for the duration of stay in Zimbabwe.
- Visitors are required to provide at least two blank pages of their passport for visa stamps.
- There are no restrictions on exporting goods up to a value of ZWD 5000 by each person.
- A departure tax of 30 USD is imposed on travellers leaving the country.
- A Yellow Fever Certificate of vaccination will be requested from visitors at the port of entry.
- Travellers must have onward or return tickets.
- An import licence is required to import Fresh meat, agricultural products, seeds, bulbs, and drugs.
- Cats and dogs require a permit issued by the Director of Veterinary Services, Post Office Box no. 8012, Causeway, Harare, along with a health certificate.
- Pet animals may enter as cargo or as traveller's checked luggage but not in the cabin.
- Zimbabwe has 16 official languages with English, Shona, and Ndebele the most commonly used.
- Zimbabwe has a tropical climate with many local variations.
- The southern areas are known for their heat and aridity, parts of the central plateau receive frost in winter, the Zambezi valley is also known for its extreme heat and the Eastern Highlands usually experience cool temperatures and the highest rainfall in the country.
- In Zimbabwe, men with large stomach are considered wealthy. A large stomach indicates that a person is financially stable and can afford to eat meat each day.
- Zimbabwe is a young nation, as half the population is below 21 years of age.
- Zimbabwe is one of the smartest countries in Africa. About 90% of the population is educated.
- The country's rainy season generally runs from late October to March while the rest of the year is dry.
- Zimbabwe is a multi-currency nation. It abandoned its own currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, for foreign currencies, such as South Africa rand, US dollar, euro, and the Botswana pula.
- In Zimbabwe, you can buy an item priced in South African rands, pay in euros, and get a change in US dollars.
- It is illegal for the police to impound on a vehicle on the road. The police are only allowed to check a driver’s license.
- Large parts of Zimbabwe were once covered by forests with abundant wildlife
- The main tourist attraction in Zimbabwe is the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi which is located in the north-west of the country and shared with Zambia.
- Traditional arts in Zimbabwe include pottery, basketry, textiles, jewellery and carving.
- Transportation within Zimbabwe is made through road vehicles with water, air and railways.
- In Zimbabwe, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Zimbabwe is 2 hours, 36 minutes.
- Zimbabwe uses Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) which means that Comoros is 1 hour ahead of Zimbabwe.
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Macao |
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Macao is known as the gambling capital of the world and the most densely populated region in the world, has a population of about 650,900. |
- Comoros citizens intending to visit Macao are granted a visa upon arrival for a stay up to 30 days duration.
- Intending visitors are required to provide passports valid for the duration of stay.
- Visitors are advised to leave at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
- There is a need for account declaration to prove financial capability to support visitor’s stay.
- Although there are no vaccination certificate required to visit Macao, all visitors will be required to fill in a health declaration form as a precautionary action in order to prevent the outbreak of swine flu in the country.
- All visitors entering into Macao must have a return or onward tickets.
- Visitors are advised to have as much as MOP 500 per day to cover the expenses of their visit, this can be presented in the form of a recent bank statement.
- There are no restrictions on the foreign currency amount taken in and out of the country.
- Foreign currencies and credit cards are not accepted for the payment of all forms of travel fee.
- In Macao, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M, G and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Macao uses China Standard zone (GMT+8), hence, Macao is 5 hours ahead of Comoros.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Tunisia is 8 hours, 14 minutes.
- The main forms of public transport are buses, taxis and rickshaws.
- The light rail system is currently under construction, as a result, there are no functioning rail system in Macao.
- Portuguese alongside Chinese is the official language of Macao.
- Arms, ammunition, explosives, illegal Chemical and drugs are prohibited from entry into Macao.
- Minchi is regarded as the national dish. it is made with minced beef or pork (or a combination of the two), diced potatoes stir-fried with onions, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Macao is described as “the Las Vegas of Asia” because of its abundance of giant casinos and malls.
- Every year the local government gives permanent residents of Macau 9,000 patacas (about US$1,200) and non-permanent residents 5,400 patacas (about US$670).
- Macau was Europe’s first and last colony in China.
- Macao is known to be the second richest country or territory and most densely populated region on earth.
- Tourist can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungee jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in the country.
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Lebanon |
30 days |
Lebanon is famous for having over 6 million inhabitants, its striking music styles and sandy beaches. |
- Comoros citizens visiting Lebanon are granted a visa upon arrival for a period of fewer than 30 days of stay.
- At least one blank page on the passport of visitors is required for entry stamps.
- Comoros citizens are allowed entry into Lebanon without presenting any certificate of vaccination.
- There are no restrictions on the amount of money taken in and out of Lebanon.
- Passports of visitors must be valid for ninety days following entry with no Israeli stamps or visas.
- All live animals must be accompanied by a valid health certificate that is issued by a veterinarian in the home country.
- Citizens who are discovered to have associated with Israeli citizens or officials or to have travelled through Israel are subject to arrest, detention, and prosecution.
- Lebanon uses Eastern European Summer Time zone (GMT+3), hence, Comoros is 1 hour ahead of Lebanon.
- The estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Lebanon is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
- Lebanon has a moderate Mediterranean climate. In coastal areas, winters are generally cool and rainy whilst summers are hot and humid.
- Lebanon is the most religiously diverse country in the Middle East having a population of Muslims at 54%, Christians at 40.5%, Druze 5.6% with a very small number of Jews, Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus and Mormons.
- Arabic is the official national language of Lebanon together with French and English.
- Lebanon has six ski resorts. Because of Lebanon's unique geography, it is possible to go skiing in the morning and swimming in the Mediterranean in the afternoon
- Lebanon is known to celebrate national and both Christian and Muslim holidays
- Music festivals are often hosted at historical sites as a customary element of Lebanese culture among the most famous are Baalbeck International Festival, Byblos International Festival, Beiteddine International Festival and Jounieh International Festival.
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Laos |
30 days |
Laos is populated with over 6.858 million people, and is home to beautiful parks,monuments and several protected areas. Laos is known as the land of a... |
- The citizens of Comoros intending to visit Laos can obtain a visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
- The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Comoros citizens for a duration of one month.
- Mauritius citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Laos.
- Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificate is only required for visitors
- The associated plug type used in Laos are Type C and A and all power sockets in the country provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.
- Laos use Indochina Time zone (GMT+7), hence, Laos is 4 hours ahead of Comoros.
- Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
- The official national currency in Laos is the Lao kip (K).
- The official language of Laos is called Lao. The widely spoken foreign language in Laos is the French Language.
- The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism, almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
- Estimated flight time from Moroni, Comoros to Laos is 9 hours, 52 minutes.
- Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate, although, Laos is vulnerable to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
- Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as family-style, sitting on the floor, sharing a few dishes.
- Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs.
- The most famous Lao dish is larb, a spicy mixture of marinated meat or fish that is sometimes raw with a variable combination of herbs, greens, and spices.
- Sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the Lao people
- some of the Laos newspapers are written in French and English language.
- The biggest tourist attraction is the Luang Prabang city which makes up a collection of golden-roofed temples, wooden houses and crumbling French provincial buildings fill the main roads of this city
- The ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, The Mekong which is Southeast Asia’s longest river, The Plain of Jars are other attractive spots available for exploration.
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