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🇸🇴 Who needs a visa for Somalia?

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 21 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

World map: which passports can enter Somalia visa-free, with an ETA, e-Visa, visa on arrival or with a visa

Travel essentials for Somalia

CapitalMogadishu
CurrencySomali shilling (SOS, Sh)
Official languagesArabic, Somali
Calling code+252
Plugs and voltagetype C · 220 V
Internet domain.so

Neighbouring countries: 🇩🇯 Djibouti, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇰🇪 Kenya

Visa requirements by passport

Entry requirements for Somalia by passport, grouped from visa-free to visa required. Data updated September 2026; confirm with an embassy of Somalia before you travel.

Visa-free (1)

Visa on arrival (44)

e-Visa (153)