Comoros visa photo rules from the Embassy of Comoros
The Union of the Comoros does not publish a bespoke visa photo standard. Consular processing runs through Comorian embassies abroad, with the Embassy of Comoros in Paris acting as the de facto reference for documentary requirements. Its visa instructions call for « Deux photos d’identité récentes », which under francophone consular convention means two identical prints in the ICAO-aligned 35 × 45 mm format on a plain white or light background.
There is no official e-visa portal. Sites marketing a « Comoros e-Visa » are private agencies, not government channels. Long-stay, work, and pre-approved tourist visas are filed at a Comorian embassy by walk-in or mail, and the printed photos are submitted with the paper application. Comorian missions in the Americas additionally accept the 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) square format as an equivalent.
Most short-stay tourists never need to prepare a photo at all, since the Visa on Arrival counter at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport captures the applicant’s image on site. For everyone else, photos that fail the consular review are returned with the file, which delays the visa and forces a second trip to the embassy.
What the Comoros visa photo must show
The Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Paris requires two recent identity photos with the subject presented per standard francophone consular convention. The rules below cover what you must look like in the frame.
Expression & pose
- Neutral expressionHold a relaxed, neutral expression with the mouth closed. Smiling, frowning, or other exaggerated expressions are not accepted.
- Face the cameraSquare your shoulders and face the camera directly with a full-face, frontal view. The head must not be tilted or turned.
- Eyes open and visibleBoth eyes must be open and looking straight at the camera. Hair, frames, or shadow must not cover the eyes.
Eyewear & lenses
- Sunglasses and tinted lensesSunglasses and tinted or coloured lenses are prohibited. The eyes must be fully visible in the final photo.
- Clear prescription glassesClear prescription glasses are tolerated provided there is no glare on the lenses and the frames do not obscure the eyes. Removing glasses is recommended where possible.
Headwear
- No hats or capsHeadwear is not permitted in the photo. The face must remain fully visible from chin to forehead.
- Religious and medical head coveringsHead coverings worn daily for religious or medical reasons are accepted, on condition that the full face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and from ear to ear stays clearly visible.
Hair & face
- Hair off the faceHair must be arranged so that it does not fall across the eyes, eyebrows, or the outline of the face.
Clothing
- Everyday civilian clothingWear ordinary civilian clothing. Uniforms and outfits that resemble uniforms are not accepted under standard consular convention.
Dimensions, resolution & background.
Head position & camera distance.
- Head height, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, must be between 31.5 mm and 36 mm (roughly 70–80% of the photo height).
- Eyes must sit between 24 mm and 30 mm from the bottom of the photo.
- The head must be centered horizontally in the frame with a small symmetrical margin on each side.
- Both shoulders must be square to the camera and visible. Three-quarter angles or rotated torsos are not accepted.
- The full face from chin to crown must be inside the frame with proper top margin.
How recent the photo must be.
Your visa photo must have been taken within the last six months. A new photo is required sooner whenever your appearance has changed in a way that makes the old photo no longer recognizable.
You need a new photo if you’ve had…
- Facial surgery or a major change to facial structure
- A significant gain or loss of weight that visibly changes your face
- Large facial tattoos or piercings added or removed
- A gender transition that has changed your appearance
You do not need a new photo just because of…
- A new hair color
- Growing or removing a beard or moustache
- Ordinary, minor aging
- A new hairstyle that still leaves the face fully visible
Other things to know.
A few features of the Comorian visa process are unusual and worth flagging before you prepare any photos.
Visa on Arrival, no photo needed
The vast majority of tourists obtain their visa on arrival at Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), where the immigration officer captures the photo on-site. Travellers in this channel do not need to prepare or bring a printed photo.
No official e-visa portal
Comoros does not operate a government e-visa system. Websites advertising a ’Comoros e-Visa’ are private agencies, not official channels. Photos are only required for pre-arranged consular applications filed at a Comorian embassy.
Two identical prints required
Consular applications at the Embassy of the Comoros in Paris require ’deux photos d’identité récentes’, meaning two identical recent prints submitted with the paper file.
US/Americas size variant
Comorian diplomatic missions in the Americas accept the US passport-photo square format (51 x 51 mm / 2 x 2 in) as an equivalent to the 35 x 45 mm European standard. Use the variant that matches the mission handling your file.
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Print-quality requirements for in-person submissions.
When you submit a printed photo at a visa application centre, the paper, finish, and ink all matter. The points below cover the standards most consular missions accept.
- Print on photographic-quality paper at 300 DPI minimum.
- Use a matte or semi-gloss finish; high-gloss can produce reflections that confuse biometric scanners.
- Do not retouch, crop, or alter the photo after printing.
- Bring at least two identical prints when the submission channel calls for paper photos.