Comoros visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Comoran Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 45 days
Entry Requirements
- Rwandans can get visa on arrival for travelling to Comoros as tourist and the maximum duration of stay is 45 days.
- Visitors are required to possess one copy of a filled visa application form.
- Original valid passport photograph (valid at least for 45 days) with one copy of a recent photograph (Size: 37mmX37mm).
- Departure Tax would be levied on visitors staying beyond the duration of stay
- Standard travel documents like passport / national ID card will generally be sufficient.
- Rwandans from one year and above are required to show proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
- Visitors are also required to present Invitation letter or a hotel reservation (multiple copies).
- Visitors not holding onward or return tickets will be refused entry. The ticket does not have to necessarily be for your country of origin.
- Children under the age of 21 must provide a written permission signed by a legal guardian except if they are mentioned in the passport of an accompanying person of the same nationality.
- Comoros actually consists of three islands, and it is located north of Madagascar this makes the country an ideal place for hiking.
- The nation’s economy is not developed, which means that nature still dominates the islands.
- Visitor’s aged 18 years old and more are allowed to possess: 500 grammes of tobacco, 100 cigars or 400 cigarettes; One bottle of alcoholic drinks; One bottle of perfume.
- Prohibited goods include plants or parts of plants and soil except if an import permit is obtained from the 'Service de Agriculture' (Department of Agriculture) in the Comoro Islands along with a phytosanitary certificate issued by the home country.
- Visitors bringing in dogs and cats have to provide health certificate and a certificate of vaccination against rabies.
- Visitors’ luggage should be cleared at Moroni, Hahaya Aeroport International.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
- There are no restrictions on the possession of local currency and foreign currencies upon entry and exit.
- A vast majority of the country’s population practice the Sunni Islam while few citizens of Comoros are Roman Catholic.
- The country’s climate is generally tropical and mild.
- Comoros has two major seasons are distinguishable by the degree of rain. In March, the hottest month in the rainy season which runs from December to April while the cool, dry season proceeds from May to November.
- Direct flight is available from the Kigali International Airport to Moroni, Comoros.
- The Comorian legal system rests on Islamic law, an inherited French legal code, and customary law.
- The major source of livelihood in the country is Agriculture, including fishing, hunting, and forestry.
- The most commonly spoken language in the Comoros is Comorian. Arabic and Latin are widely used as the official writing language while French is the administrative language and the language of all non-quranic formal education.
- There are no trains or buses in the Comoros, as most locals and tourists rely on rental cars and taxis for transportation.
- It is the fourth smallest country in Africa by area.
- Comoros is not a tourist-centered country but its crystalline blue waters and white sand beaches along with hundreds of fish species, shells and corals offers great opportunity for scuba diving and snorkeling with great chances of seeing large turtles, manta rays, marlin and whale sharks, among others.
- The Comoros is the world’s largest producer of ylang-ylang, which is valued for the perfume extracted from its flowers.
- Fewer than a million people live in the country as the Comoros is one of the least populous countries in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Comoros famous for?
The country is famous for its volcanic islands of the Comorian archipelago popularly called the “perfumed islands” for their fragrant plant life and beauty they add to the scene.
what do you call a person from Comoro?
A person from Comoros and/or a citizen of Comoros is called Comoran
What is the local belief of Comorans?
Many people also believe in earthly spirits and the power of djinn, which is derived from African, Arab and Madagascan traditions.
What do Comoros people eat?
The nation never runs out of fresh seafood and even dried varieties. Fish is served in almost every meal, particularly in stews, along with staple dishes such as rice and meat.