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Destination · Africa Somalia visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 57 can travel to Somalia without arranging a visa in advance. 141 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Somalia: passports by requirement
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Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa on arrival | – |
 United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | – |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa on arrival | – |
 Australia | e-Visa | – |
 China | Visa on arrival | – |
 Germany | Visa on arrival | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 35/46 | |
| Asia | 9/50 | |
| Africa | 10/53 | |
| North America | 2/23 | |
| South America | 1/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Somalia
57 passports-
Austria -
Bahrain -
Belgium -
Brazil -
Bulgaria - Canada
- China
-
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Djibouti -
Egypt -
Eritrea -
Estonia -
Ethiopia -
Finland -
France - Germany
-
Greece -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Italy -
Kuwait -
Latvia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Malta -
Monaco -
Morocco -
Netherlands -
Norway -
Oman -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Russia -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Spain -
Sudan -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Taiwan -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Uganda -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
Passports eligible for Somalia e-Visa
141 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Algeria -
Andorra -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Armenia - Australia
-
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Bangladesh -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belize -
Benin -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Brunei -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad -
Chile -
Colombia -
Comoros -
Costa Rica -
Cuba -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
DR Congo -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eswatini -
Fiji -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Georgia -
Ghana -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Hong Kong - India
-
Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Israel -
Ivory Coast -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kenya -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Macau -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Mali -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritania -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nauru -
Nepal -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
Niger - Nigeria
-
North Korea -
North Macedonia - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Paraguay -
Peru - Philippines
-
Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Senegal -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Singapore -
Solomon Islands -
South Korea -
Sri Lanka -
Suriname -
Syria -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Somalia?
It depends on your passport. 0 passports can enter Somalia visa-free, 57 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 141 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Somalia without a visa?
No passports are recorded as visa-free for Somalia.
Does Somalia offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 141 passports can apply for a visa to Somalia online.
Holding a Somalia passport? See where the Somalia passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Somalia before you book.