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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ผ Does a Rwandan need a visa for Somalia ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Rwandan 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 Rwandan 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

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E, G plugs bring a travel adapter for Somalia's sockets (C). Mains voltage differs (Somalia: 220 V; Rwanda: 230 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 Rwandan passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ด Somali passport holders visiting Rwanda: Somali passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.

The Rwandan passport at a glance

29visa-free
2ETA
30visa on arrival
38e-Visa
99visa required

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Questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Rwandan 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 Rwanda?

Somali passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.