
Expats flock to Comoros to get away from the bustle. If you are looking to move to this country, here’s some essential info to help you from your travel to your first days on the island.
INFO
- Expat Clubs
- Schools
- Local News Sources
- Country Information
- Resident and Work visa information
- How to get a driving license
- Where to live and about the accomodation types
- Healthcare information including Hospitals and Insurance

Expat Clubs
There are no expat meet up clubs as such in Comorosand most expats communicate online through websites such as ExpatWoman.com.
International Schools
Ecole Henri Matisse
Address: BP 2516, Moroni, Comoros
Tel: (+269) 73 09 38
Website: ecole-matisse.org
Local News in English
AllAfrica.com Comoros
AllAfrica publishes around 2,000 reports a day from more than 130 news organizations and over 200 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
Website: www.allafrica.com
Country Information
Location: Africa
Capital City: Moroni
Other Important Cities: Comoran franc in,
Currency: comoros , euro in, Mayotte
Language: Comorian, Arabic, French
Calling Code: 269
Internet TLD: .Km
Electricity: The country runs on 220V 50Hz.
Emergency Numbers:
Embassy Information
www.embassyworld.com
Residents Visa and Work Permit information
Nationals from certain countries may enter Comoros visa free and stay for a limited time. A few others may obtain a visa upon arrival on the airport. The rest must apply through Comoros diplomatic mission in their home or host country. Here’s a useful site.
Accommodation
There isn’t an expansive range of accommodation options in Comoros. A good number of hotels is found on Grand Comore and Moroni. Apartment rentals or openings may be found only through word-of-mouth. You’re best option is to check in a hotel and ask around.
Driving License
An international driving license and a domestic license are required for expats to drive legally in Comoros.
For more information about driving in Comoros please visit: www.adcidl.com
Healthcare
The facilities in Comoros are substandard, limited and mostly are private facilities. It is highly advised to secure a travel, health and evacuation insurance and funds to bear or reimburse any medical coasts.
Insurance Companies
MSH International, ASFE
For twenty years, ASFE has designed and managed international healthcare insurance solutions for all mobile individuals including expatriates living abroad alone or with their families.
Address: 16, rue Monceau, 75008 Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 44 20 48 77
Fax: +33 1 44 20 48 80
Website: www.asfe-expat.com
Cigna Global Health Options: Medical Evacuation
International Medical Evacuation provides coverage for reasonable transportation costs to the nearest centre of medical excellence in the event that the treatment is not available locally in an emergency. This option also includes repatriation coverage, allowing the beneficiary to return to their country of habitual residence or country of nationality to be treated in a familiar location.
Website: www.cignaglobal.com
Hospitals
Hopital El-Maarouf
Address: Moroni, Comoros
Dispensaire de Bangoi Kouni
Address: RN 3, Bangoua Kouni, Comoros
L'HÔPITAL D'OUZIO
Address: RR 120, Ouzio, Comoros
Hôpitale de Mbéni
Address: Mbéni, Comoros
Maternité
Address: Oichili, Comoros
Iralénvoulé
Address: RN 5, Ouziouani, Comoros