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πΈπ΄ Does a Somali need a visa for the United Arab Emirates π¦πͺ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Somali passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa 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 the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 August 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.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
Capital: Abu Dhabi Β· Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, Ψ―.Ψ₯) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +971
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in the United Arab Emirates.
More about entering the United Arab Emirates β
Easier destinations near the United Arab Emirates for Somali passport holders
- π±π§ Lebanon β Visa on arrival
- π²πΎ Malaysia β Visa-free 30 days
- π§π© Bangladesh β Visa on arrival
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π±π¦ Laos β Visa on arrival
- π²π΄ Macau β Visa on arrival
- π²π» Maldives β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π¦πͺ Emirati passport holders visiting Somalia: Emirati 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
All destinations for Somalia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for the United Arab Emirates β
Questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Somali passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does an Emirati need a visa for Somalia?
Emirati passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.