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Somalia visa requirements by passport

8 passports can enter Somalia visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 190 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 0 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) — confirm with the official portal

Capital
Mogadishu
Currency
Somali shilling (SOS)
Languages
Arabic, Somali
Region
Eastern Africa

Visa-free (2 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

Visa on arrival (6 passports)

You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.

e-Visa required (190 passports)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Official sources for Somalia

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. You can always apply directly through official government channels. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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