Comoran Visa is not required for Mauritanians
Stay Duration: 45 days
Entry Requirements
- According to the visa policy in Comoros, nationals of Mauritania can visit the country for a period of 45 days without a visa.
- These visitors can obtain a visa on arrival at any airport and land borders upon entry into Comoros.
- The visa on arrival cost about $33.
- Tourists will also be required to provide a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Comoros. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
- Mauritania passport holders below 18 years hoping to travel to Comoros must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Nationals of Mauritania are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as evidence of enough funds to spend during their stay in Comoros.
- Mauritanians travelling with pets must have a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination.
- Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Comoros is needed which can be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host in the country.
- Although a proof yellow fever vaccination is not required, tourists are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses.
- Prospective visitors can get to Moroni, Comoros from international airports in Mauritania. There are international airports in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott.
- Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines and Tunisair are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritania to Comoros.
- The estimated flight duration from Nouadhibou to Moroni, Comoros is 17 hours, 5 minutes and 1 day, 1 hour from Nouakchott.
- Comoros has a tropical climate, with a hot and rainy season running from December to April, and a relatively cool and dry season from May to November.
- The best time to visit Comoros is during the dry season months of May to September when the weather is cooler and pleasant enough to relax in the beaches.
- Comorian, French and Arabic are the official languages in Comoros. Comorian is by far the most spoken language in the country. There are other minor languages spoken by small groups of people throughout the country.
- Getting around in Comoros is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, car rentals, buses, boats and domestic flights.
- Comoros is home to diverse religious demography, however, Islam is currently the most practised religion in Comoros with about 99% of the entire population.
- Comoros makes use of East Africa Time ( GMT+3), which puts Comoros three hours ahead of Mauritania.
- Langouste a la Vanille (lobster boiled in a rich vanilla sauce), Mkatra foutra (fried unleavened bread made with coconut water) and Pilaou (highly-spiced meat and rice dish) are some of the delicacies tourist can try out while in Comoros.
- Type C and E are the power and socket plug types used in Comoros. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Comorian Franc is the currency used in Comoros. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
- Visitors are to avoid demonstrations, large gatherings and any political rallies while in the country. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.