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Somalia Visa and Passport Requirements

	Passport Required	Visa Required?	Return Required
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
EU	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passports

To enter Somalia, all nationals must have a passport valid at least six months from the date you intend to enter the country.

Visas

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visa Note

Visitors to Somalia should register with the embassy representing their country in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia or with their embassy or high commission in Nairobi, Kenya.

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Somalia.

Sea and air ports are under the control of the local government meaning there may be differences in exact requirements.

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office currently advises against all travel to nearly all of Somalia.

Validity

Visas on arrival are valid for one month.

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry visa on arrival: US$50.

Application to

Visas are available on arrival at Mogadishu International Airport or from the Somali embassies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Nairobi, Kenya. Note that Somaliland and Puntland issue their own visas at their respective ports of entry.

Our visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing,
We strongly recommend that you verify critical information unique to your trip with the relevant embassy before travel.