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Somalia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Somalia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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11Visa-free
46eVisa
21Visa on arrival
118Visa required

Somalia passport at a glance

With a Somalia passport you can enter 11 destinations visa-free and 21 with a visa on arrival, so 32 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 118 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Somalia

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Somalia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaNo admission
AustraliaNo admission
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Somalia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa592118
Asia281526
Europe00243
North America30415
Oceania1318
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Somalia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 11
eVisa 46
Visa on arrival 21
Visa required 118
No admission 2

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Somalia passport holders visit without a visa?

Somalia passport holders can visit 11 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Benin, Dominica and others. Adding the 21 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 32 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Somalia passport holders?

21 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Somalia passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Somalia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Somalia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Somalia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Somalia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Somalia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Somalia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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