Is It Safe to Travel to Comoros in 2026?
Comoros - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeastern Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Moroni.
Is It Safe to Travel to Comoros in 2026?
Comoros is currently rated Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise increased caution in Comoros due to crime, unrest, and health. Petty crime is common, and there are reports of piracy affecting small crafts at sea. Demonstrations can occur spontaneously, particularly in Moroni, and may turn violent. Healthcare services are limited, especially in rural areas, often requiring evacuation for serious medical issues.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
- civil_unrest
- health
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: Demonstrations can occur spontaneously, particularly in Moroni, and may turn violent., Petty crime is common, and there are reports of piracy affecting small crafts at sea..
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face a heightened risk of petty crime, particularly in urban areas like Moroni, where theft and scams are common.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to civil unrest and limited healthcare services, which could impact travel plans and safety.
Families with children should be cautious due to limited healthcare access and the risk of disease, particularly malaria and waterborne illnesses.
Remote workers may find connectivity in urban areas but should be cautious of health risks and limited emergency services.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Comoros.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Comoros has an overall threat severity of 4.4 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 6.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Partly Free — scored 42/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Comorian Franc (KMF)
Language
Comorian / Arabic / French
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: high
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Comoros
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More Comoros Data
Partly Free — 42/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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