Media personality and social media influencer Liz Jackson has advised travelers planning a trip to Comoros to prepare carefully, especially when it comes to money.
Sharing her firsthand experience visiting the island nation on Instagram on Monday, April 6, 2026, Jackson cautioned that one of the biggest mistakes visitors can make is arriving without euros.
According to her, the country has very limited banking infrastructure, which can quickly turn a dream trip into a stressful experience.
“Do not leave Kenya without Euros, you will struggle,” she warned.
She explained that travelers are only likely to find a bank in Moroni, the capital city, making access to cash outside the area extremely difficult.
Jackson further revealed that the main airport, Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport, lacks ATMs, leaving visitors with no immediate way to withdraw money upon arrival.
This makes carrying sufficient cash essential, especially for transport and basic expenses.
“It’s a small country with few banks. You will be lucky to get a bank at the capital, Moroni. To avoid this, carry your euros; you’d need to pay for your taxi from the airport. And even to get to the bank in Moroni, you’d need money for transport,” she explained.
She also emphasised that U.S. dollars are not commonly used in the country. Instead, euros are the preferred foreign currency, and travelers should ensure they carry enough before departure.
For those requiring a visa on arrival, Jackson noted that the fee is €50, strictly payable in cash.
“Glad I did my research. The airport has no ATM machines. Remember, they don’t use dollars here. Strictly Euros. I carried 3000 euros. I had paid for everything, so the 3000 euros were enough for pocket money,” she revealed.
“For those who need visas, it’s 50 euros strictly paid in cash. I was ready to pay visa on arrival but they didn’t ask.”
In terms of local transactions, Jackson explained that while visitors pay in euros, they often receive change in the local currency, the Comorian franc.
She reassured travelers that this is standard practice and eliminates the need for additional currency exchange.
“The local money here is called the Comorian Franc. For foreigners, they’re going to take your euros and give you change in Comorian Franc, which is okay because you don’t have to change the euros again.”
