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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Comoros
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Comoros - Consular Information Sheet
February 3, 1995
Country Description: Comoros is a developing island nation located
in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa. Facilities for
tourism are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required. Visas for
stays of three weeks or less can be issued at the airport upon
arrival, provided an onward/return ticket is presented. Further
entry information may be obtained from the Mission and Embassy of
the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros, 336 E. 45th Street,
Second Floor, New York, NY 10017; telephone (212) 972-8010.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Comoros are limited.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
care services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside
the United States. Supplemental insurance, specifically including
overseas coverage, has proved to be useful. Information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's
international travelers hotline; telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty thievery is not uncommon. The loss or
theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local
police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets
"A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa"
provide useful information on protecting personal security while
traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are
available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
U.S. Representation: The U.S. Embassy in Comoros closed September
27, 1993. U.S. citizens in Comoros needing assistance may contact
the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius. The address is Rogers
House (Fourth Floor) on John F. Kennedy Street. The telephone
numbers are (230) 208-9764 through 208-9769, 208-2347 and 208-2354;
fax (230) 208-9534. If more convenient, travelers may contact U.S.
embassies in neighboring Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi or Antananarivo.
No. 95-019
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18,
1993, and is reissued without change following an annual review.
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