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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด Does a Colombian need a visa for Somalia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Colombian passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Colombian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Somalia or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Somalia at a glance

Capital: Mogadishu ยท Currency: Somali shilling (SOS, Sh) ยท Official languages: Arabic, Somali ยท Calling code: +252

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Somalia uses plug types C, Colombia uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Somalia: 220 V; Colombia: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Somalia โ†’

Easier destinations near Somalia for Colombian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด Somali passport holders visiting Colombia: Somali passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Colombian passport at a glance

85visa-free
4ETA
25visa on arrival
42e-Visa
42visa required

All destinations for Colombia passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Somalia โ†’

Questions

Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Colombian passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Somali need a visa for Colombia?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Colombia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.