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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Somalia 🇸🇴?
Visa on arrival. Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Somalia or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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 · Currency: Somali shilling (SOS, Sh) · Official languages: Arabic, Somali · Calling code: +252
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E, F, J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Somalia's sockets (C).
Easier destinations near Somalia for Ethiopian passport holders
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — Visa-free
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇯 Benin — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇬🇲 Gambia — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇸🇴 Somali passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Somali passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Somali need a visa for Ethiopia?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.