KenyaComoros
Kenyan passport · policy checked 30 Jun 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. Visa-free entry for Kenyan passport holders announced with immediate effect by President Azali Assoumani in joint communiqué with Kenyan President Ruto on 6 July 2023.
Varies
by visa type
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
No specific maximum stay duration stated in the communiqué.
Reciprocal: Kenya also committed to removing visa requirement for Comorian travel-document holders before end of 2023. The communiqué specifies 'all persons holding valid travel documents issued by the Republic of Kenya' - not limited to ordinary passports. Not confirmed in any later official Comoros government publication; retained on the basis of the original beit-salam.km communiqué.
Entering Comoros on a Kenyan passport
- Travel with your valid Kenyan passport - no visa, no application.
Comoros visa types
Residence Card (Professional/Work)Work
3650 daysmultiple entryvalid 3650d
Issued to foreign nationals intending to engage in professional or salaried economic activities in Comoros. Required for any paid employment.
Defined under Loi n°88-025, Art. 10. Issued for 10 years and renewable. Ordinary tourist and short-stay visa holders are strictly prohibited from any paid work (Art. 8). Brief business transactions and temporary commerce may be authorized by special permission. Fee set by Finance Law (not specified in law text).
Official page ↗Courtesy VisaDiplomatic
free
Issued to official visitors and dignitaries visiting Comoros at the invitation of the government.
Defined under Loi n°88-025, Art. 3. Issued at government discretion for official visitors. Fee exemption applies per Art. 15 alongside diplomatic visas.
Official page ↗Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic
multiple entryfree
Issued to members of diplomatic missions, consular representations, and their families. Exempt from visa fees.
Defined under Loi n°88-025, Art. 3. Covers heads of diplomatic missions, consular representatives, and their household family members. Exempt from visa fees per Art. 15. Duration tied to accreditation period.
Official page ↗Long-Stay Visa (1-Year)Other
365 daysmultiple entry~$272valid 365d
Allows foreign nationals to reside in Comoros for up to one year. Issued to those intending stays exceeding 3 months.
Fee listed as 250 EUR by the official UN Mission of Comoros page (approximately USD 272). Application must be made through diplomatic channels; decision is by Council of Ministers (Loi n°88-025, Art. 5). A residence card is issued within 10 days of entry and is renewable annually.
Official page ↗Long-Stay Visa (10-Year)Other
3650 daysmultiple entry~$543valid 3650d
Allows long-term residence in Comoros for up to 10 years. Intended for foreign nationals with established ties or professional presence.
Fee listed as 500 EUR by the official UN Mission of Comoros page (approximately USD 543). The 10-year residence card for professional workers is defined under Loi n°88-025, Art. 10, renewable. Holder requires special authorization for professional economic activity.
Official page ↗Service VisaDiplomatic
multiple entry
Issued to non-diplomatic foreign government personnel and public servants on official assignment in Comoros.
Defined under Loi n°88-025, Art. 3. Covers non-diplomatic administrative and technical personnel at foreign missions and foreign public servants on official duty. Duration tied to the period of official assignment.
Official page ↗Comoros visa for Kenyan citizens - FAQ
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Comoros?
No visa is required.
What documents do Kenyan citizens need for Comoros?
A valid passport is all Kenyan citizens need for a short visa-free visit.
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