Visa on Arrival

Comoros

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days max stay

6 months

passport validity required

Comorian, French, Arabic

official language

KMF

currency

About

Comoros is a labor-EXPORTING country — 300,000+ Comorians live in France, sending remittances = 20-25% of GDP. GDP per capita $1,620-1,784 (LOWER than Bangladesh). Minimum wage ~$120-130/month. Economy cannot absorb own workforce. World's leading ylang-ylang producer, 2nd vanilla. 98% Muslim. Only 43 BD visitors in 2018. NOT a work destination.

Entry & Visa Requirements

Visa on Arrival
Visa on Arrival for ALL nationalities. 30-50 EUR. Up to 45 days. Single entry. No pre-approval needed.
Return ticket required
Proof of funds required

Work Permit Pathway

Employer-sponsored. Labor market test. Resident Card valid 10 years (annual payment). ~$250 fee. Nearly impossible for BD workers — tiny economy, no demand for foreign labor.

Overstay Penalties & Consequences

## Overstay Penalties

### Known Consequences

- Fines or legal action for overstaying beyond 45-day VOA
- Extensions must be applied for at local immigration office at least 1 week before expiry
- Exact fine amounts are NOT publicly documented
- Approval of extensions is at immigration authorities' discretion

### Limited Information

Comoros has limited bureaucratic infrastructure, so enforcement may be less systematic than in Gulf states. However, this should NOT be taken as permission to overstay.

### Warning for Bangladeshi Workers

- Being undocumented in Comoros with no embassy support would leave a worker completely unprotected
- No Bangladesh embassy in Comoros — nearest is Nairobi, Kenya
- An overstay record can affect future visa applications globally

Job Market

Labor-EXPORTING economy. 80%+ in subsistence agriculture. Vanilla, ylang-ylang, cloves. No foreign worker demand. If Comorians flee to France for work, there are no jobs for incoming Bangladeshis.

Agriculture (niche/entrepreneurial only) NGO/development (assignment-based) Fishing (very limited) Construction (very limited)

Salary & Payments

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Minimum wage of KMF 55,000/month (~$120-130 USD) was set January 2025. Average gross salary is ~$215/month. Most employment is informal agriculture with no guaranteed wages. These wages are comparable to or LOWER than Bangladesh — making Comoros a zero-remittance destination for typical workers.

Where to Apply

Comoros Immigration (Moroni)

Government

Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs

Government

Comoros Tourism Portal

Government

Western Union Comoros

Remittance

Housing & Living

Surprisingly high for a poor country (~$1,476/month, 11% above global median). Min wage $120/month vs household costs $360+. Zero remittance capacity.

Social & Culture

Only 43 BD visitors in 2018. No BD community, no BD embassy (nearest: Nairobi). 98% Muslim (Shafi'i Sunni), halal default. Language: Comorian/French, English near zero.

Business Opportunities

Niche opportunities exist in agriculture value-addition (vanilla processing, ylang-ylang essential oils, organic clove certification) and eco-tourism. Full foreign ownership allowed, no profit repatriation restrictions, tax holidays available. However, the tiny market (~900,000 people), French language requirement, political instability (20+ coups since 1975), weak infrastructure, and limited banking make business entry extremely challenging. The defunct citizenship-by-investment scandal (52,000 passports sold, funds embezzled) illustrates governance risks.

Content Quality

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Cost of Living

Surprisingly high for a poor country (~$1,476/month, 11% above global median). Min wage $120/month vs household costs $360+. Zero remittance capacity.