Visa policy of Somalia

Not to be confused with Visa policy of Somaliland.

Visitors to Somalia must obtain a visa on arrival in accordance with the law. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Visa on arrival

Holders of passports issued by any country can obtain a visa on arrival valid for 30 days at the following airports: ^{[4] [5] [6]}

• Bosaso Airport in Bosaso
• Garowe Airport in Garowe
• Abdullahi Yusuf Airport in Galkayo
• Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu
• Kismayo Airport in Kismayo

eVisa

The Somali authorities mentioned that all visitors, intending to travel to Somalia must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey

that's why Somalia recently updated its electronic visa system with the launch of eTAS ^[7]

See also

• Visa requirements for Somali citizens
• Visa policy of Somaliland

References

1. "Visa and passport". Timatic . International Air Transport Association through Emirates . Retrieved 1 April 2017.
2. "Do you need a visa and passport for Somalia".
3. "Somalia Visa".
4. "Visa and passport". Timatic . International Air Transport Association through Emirates . Retrieved 12 February 2018.
5. "Entry requirements - Somalia travel advice" . Retrieved 3 May 2018.
6. "Somalia". travel.state.gov. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
7. "Immigration and Citizenship Agency – ICA Somalia". evisa.gov.so. Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-02-12.