Travel advice for Comoros.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Comoros.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • Exchange cash into local currency outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Comoros franc KMF

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 2 h / + 1 h during our summer time

Capital

Moroni

National language

Official language

French and Arabic

Voltage

220 volt

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 12.00 h and 15.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Thu)
8.00 - 12.00 h (Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 12.00 h and 15.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Left-hand driving.

  • International driver's licence required for car rentals.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Madagascar, Antananarivo, Immeuble "ARO", Solombavambahoaka, Frantsay 77
Tel. +261 20 226 29 97 / +261 20 226 29 98

Other information

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Observe elementary safety precautions.

  • Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

Special legal regulations

  • Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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