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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ Does a Somali need a visa for Greece πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·?

Visa required

Yes. Somali passport holders need a visa for Greece, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Greece before travelling.

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

Greece is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

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.

Greece at a glance

Capital: Athens Β· Currency: Euro (EUR, €) Β· Official languages: Greek Β· Calling code: +30

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Greece: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 23 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in Greece. Mains voltage differs (Greece: 230 V; Somalia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Greece β†’

The other way round

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greek passport holders visiting Somalia: Greek passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Somali passport at a glance

11visa-free
0ETA
18visa on arrival
51e-Visa
116visa required

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Questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Greece?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Greece, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Greece before travelling.

Does a Greek need a visa for Somalia?

Greek passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.