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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ Does a Somali need a visa for Pakistan πŸ‡΅πŸ‡°?

Visa required

Yes. Somali passport holders need a visa for Pakistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Pakistan 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 Pakistan or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Pakistan: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 3 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

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.

Pakistan at a glance

Capital: Islamabad Β· Currency: Pakistani rupee (PKR, ₨) Β· Official languages: English, Urdu Β· Calling code: +92

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in Pakistan. Mains voltage differs (Pakistan: 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 Pakistan β†’

Easier destinations near Pakistan for Somali passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistani passport holders visiting Somalia: Pakistani passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Somali passport at a glance

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

All destinations for Somalia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Pakistan β†’

Questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Pakistan?

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

Does a Pakistani need a visa for Somalia?

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