Residence in Comoros: permits and requirements
Living legally in Comoros is possible through 2 permit types: temporary, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Annual residence card (Carte de séjour)
Residence type #1 of 2
Card renewable annually for foreigners with legal residence through employment, investment, studies, or family ties (Law 88-025).
Requirements
- Long-stay visa approved by the Council of Ministers
- Contract, business or enrollment depending on the purpose
- Registration with the border police
- Visa + carte de séjour for stays >90 days
- Duration and regime depending on purpose (work, studies, family, investor)
Documentation
- Passport with long-stay visa
- Proof of purpose
- Photographs
- Fees
- Passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Financial proof
- Health/criminal certificates required by the loi
Frequently asked questions about residence in Comoros
How many types of residence permits are there in Comoros?
Comoros offers 2 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Comoros last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year (renewable); 10 years (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Comoros be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Comoros (2 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Comoros?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Tasas; Passport; Passport with long-stay visa; Proof of purpose; Photographs. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Comoros lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 10 years of habitual residence before applying (reduced to 5 if born in Comoros or married to a Comorian — arts. 29-30, Code 79-12). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Comoros.
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