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Residence & citizenship

Comorian Citizenship by Naturalisation

For foreign nationals seeking Comorian nationality after a qualifying period of lawful residence, granted under the country's nationality code.

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The ten-year residence requirement, language and character conditions are drawn from secondary summaries of the 1979 nationality code, not an official Comoros publication; verify the current code and figures before publishing.

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Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Comoros government website before you apply.
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Official name
Naturalisation (Code de la Nationalité, 1979)
Route type
Citizenship by naturalisation
Residence required
Around 10 years (reported)
Language
Command of Comorian, French or Arabic (reported)

Who it is for

  • Long-term foreign residents of the Comoros seeking to become citizens
  • Those able to meet the residence, character and language conditions

Requirements

  • A qualifying period of continuous lawful residence (reported as around 10 years)
  • Good character and good health
  • Sufficient means to support oneself
  • Adequate command of a national language (Comorian, French or Arabic)

How to apply

  • Establish and maintain lawful residence for the qualifying period
  • Apply to the responsible Comorian authority with supporting documents
  • Meet the character, means and language conditions

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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