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πΏπΌ Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Somalia πΈπ΄?
Visa on arrival. Zimbabwean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Zimbabwean citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Somalia or its official government website before you travel.
β 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 Β· Currency: Somali shilling (SOS, Sh) Β· Official languages: Arabic, Somali Β· Calling code: +252
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Somalia uses plug types C, Zimbabwe uses G.
More about entering Somalia β
Easier destinations near Somalia for Zimbabwean passport holders
- π°πͺ Kenya β Visa-free
- π²πΌ Malawi β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΏ Mozambique β Visa-free
- π·πΌ Rwanda β Visa-free 30 days
- πΉπΏ Tanzania β Visa-free 90 days
- πΊπ¬ Uganda β Visa-free 90 days
- πΏπ² Zambia β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πΈπ΄ Somali passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Somali passport holders need a visa for Zimbabwe, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Zimbabwean passport at a glance
All destinations for Zimbabwe passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Somalia β
Questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Zimbabwean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Somali need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Zimbabwe, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.