Comoros
Same-sex relations are criminalized under article 300 of Comoros' Penal Code (2020), with penalties of 6 months to 2 years' imprisonment and fines of 100,000 to 300,000 francs. The Family Code defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Comoros. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Comoros
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · up to 2 years prison
Penal Code (2020) article 300 · 6 months to 2 years + fine 100,000-300,000 francs (previously up to 5 years under 1982 Penal Code)
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
The Family Code defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman
Official sources
check before traveling to Comoros
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.