Access
On arrival
AStay 45 days
Policy · ComorosPassport Atlas
South Africa passport to Comoros
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Comoros, usually for 45 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Comoros lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Comoros passports get “eVisa” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Comoros
Open to South Africa passports near Comoros
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaComoros- Typical duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- HAH · AJN · NWA
Usual hubs
Tanzania · 6.5 hours
Kenya · 7.9 hours
Madagascar · 6.4 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Comoros
Country profile
Capital
Moroni
Population
870,038
Area
2,170 km²
Currency
Comorian franc KMF
Languages
Arabic, French, Comorian
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
12,449 · 2024
Migrant share
1.4%
Ethnic groups
Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, Sakalava
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+269
Airports
HAH · AJN · NWA
Highlights
- Mount Karthala
- Friday Mosque
- Itsamia
South Africa · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Comoros?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 45 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 45 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Comoros typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Comoros mission.
What about a Comoros passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.