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Comoros Economic Citizenship Programme

Comoros

Last verified 2026-07-07Official source

The Comoros Economic Citizenship Programme was historically marketed as a low-cost route to citizenship, with contributions reported around USD 45,000 for an individual, administered in the 2000s–2010s largely through a private facilitator.

It became internationally controversial after reports that citizenship was granted in bulk to stateless 'Bidoon' residents of Gulf states for diplomatic reasons rather than genuine individual investment applications, damaging confidence in the passport and leading to periods of suspension.

The programme's current formal status is inconsistent and not reliably confirmed as active; passport quality, recognition, and banking acceptance remain weaker than mainstream CBI programmes, and applicants should independently verify active status with Comorian authorities first.

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Program Details

Individual Cost
$45,000
Family of 4 Cost
$58,500
Processing Time
3 months
Residency Required
No physical presence required (programme status disputed — see gotchas).
Due Diligence
Enhanced
Visa-Free Destinations
45
Dual Citizenship
Accepted
Renunciation Required
No

Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount (USD)Note
Government economic-citizenship contribution — individual$45,000Historical Comoros Economic Citizenship Programme donation. The programme has been suspended or in disputed status at various points since 2018; current recognition varies by destination country.
Application / due-diligence fees$5,000Per family; varies by agent and case complexity.
Authorised-agent legal fees (estimate)$5,000Nauru/Comoros programmes route applications through licensed agents; fees vary.

Recent Changes

  1. Programme faced multiple audits and suspensions after the 2008 Bidoon-issuance controversy; current programme status disputed.

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Programme FAQs

Is the Comoros programme currently accepting new applications?
This has varied over time; the programme's active status should be independently confirmed with Comorian authorities or qualified counsel rather than assumed from older marketing material.
Why did the programme become controversial?
Reports emerged that citizenship was granted in bulk to stateless residents of Gulf states as part of a diplomatic/humanitarian arrangement rather than through individual investment applications, undermining the programme's credibility as a standard CBI offering.
How useful is a Comorian passport for travel or banking?
It offers considerably less international recognition and fewer practical benefits than mainstream CBI passports, and some banks and jurisdictions may treat it with added scrutiny.
Can I keep my original citizenship?
Yes, Comoros permits dual/multiple citizenship.

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Other CBI Programs

Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment$690,000St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment$250,000Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment$200,000Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment$230,000

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