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Citizenship · AfricaComoros Economic Citizenship Programme (Closed)
Comoros stopped selling citizenship after a new government took office in May 2016. A parliamentary inquiry later found serious abuse.
Decision summary
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
- Important restrictions
- No sales since May 2016.
- Program status
- Closed
Overview
From around 2008, Comoros sold passports in bulk, mainly for stateless people living in the Gulf states. Nearly 48,000 people received passports.
The government that took office in May 2016 suspended the sales. A parliamentary commission found that about 6,000 passports were issued beyond what the president had approved and that much of the money never reached the state.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Closed. The former scheme sold citizenship in bulk through intermediaries.
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
No sales since May 2016.
- This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
- Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
- People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Closed
- Official government authority
- Government of the Union of the Comoros
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Comoros stop selling citizenship?
A new government suspended sales in 2016, and a parliamentary inquiry found widespread abuse.
Can I still apply?
No. The program is closed to new applicants. Speak to us about the open alternatives.
Discuss Comoros with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.