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Somalia visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Somalia? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

Somalia flag
0Visa-free
141eVisa
57Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Somalia entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 0 can enter Somalia visa-free and 57 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 141 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

57 of 198 passports can travel to Somalia without arranging anything before departure.

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Somalia entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Somalia
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Somalia visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Somalia.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa010430
Asia010410
Europe034110
North America02210
Oceania00140
South America01110

Entry rules for every passport

eVisa 141
Visa on arrival 57

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Somalia?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 57 can get a visa on arrival and 141 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Does Somalia offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 57 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Somalia. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Somalia eVisa online?

141 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Somalia. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 10 can enter Somalia visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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