Australia visa requirements for Somali citizens
Australia is not letting in somali citizens at the moment.
SOM
Somalia
AUS
Australia
Not allowed to enter
Entry is closed to this passport.
- Visa
- Not allowed
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Somali citizens in Australia
No entry or transit with Somali travel documents
- You cannot enter or transit Australia with Somali travel documents.
- You need other documents to enter Australia.
What to do
Australia is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
Ways into Australia
Choose a visit visa that fits your passport and plans.
eVisaTourist visa from abroadA visa for holidays, cruises and family visits, applied for outside Australia.
- Fee
- A$250
How to apply
- Prepare your passport, money proof and visit plans.
- Apply online through ImmiAccount.
- Add documents and pay the fee.
- Complete health checks or fingerprints if asked.
- Stay outside Australia until the decision.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Bank statements
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- Invitation letter if needed
- Child documents if needed
- English translations
- You cannot work on this visa.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length and allowed entries.
eVisaTourist visa within AustraliaA visa for eligible people already in Australia who want a longer visit.
- Fee
- A$630
How to apply
- Check whether your current visa lets you apply.
- Prepare money proof and visit plans.
- Apply through ImmiAccount, add documents and pay.
Documents required
- Passport identity pages
- Proof of enough money
- Visit plans
- Proof of reasons to return
- English translations
- Your current and past visas affect whether you can apply.
- Your approval letter gives your stay length.
Sources (35)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Home Affairs — Australian visa list
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Visas to visit Australia
- ImmiAccount — official visa application portal
- Australian Embassy in the USA — Visas and Migration
- Australian High Commission in the UK — Visas and citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Visas and Citizenship
- Australian High Commission in India — Online Visitor visa applications
- Home Affairs — Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601
- AustralianETA — official Department of Home Affairs app
- Home Affairs — eVisitor, subclass 651
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream outside Australia
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Tourist stream in Australia
- Home Affairs — Transit visa, subclass 771
- Home Affairs — Travellers eligible to transit without a visa
- Home Affairs — Transit facilities at Australian airports
- Australian Border Force — Advance Passenger Processing and transit conditions
- Australian Consulate-General in Noumea — Visas and Immigration
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Business Visitor stream
- Home Affairs — Student visa, subclass 500
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian visa, subclass 590
- Home Affairs — Student Guardian fees and stay
- Home Affairs — Skills in Demand visa, Core Skills stream
- Home Affairs — Temporary Work, Short Stay Specialist
- Home Affairs — Subclass 400 fee and application
- Home Affairs — First Working Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — First Work and Holiday visa
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday country caps
- Home Affairs — Work and Holiday ballot process
- Home Affairs — Visitor visa, Sponsored Family stream
- Home Affairs — Partner Provisional visa
- Home Affairs — Partner visa fee
- Home Affairs — Medical Treatment visa
- Home Affairs — Special Category visa
- Home Affairs — Can I go to Australia?
- Home Affairs — Resident Return visa
Trips to Australia
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Coming from Somalia
- Plugs IAdapter needed
- MoneyAUD $
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency000 police
Planning your Australia trip
Best time to go: It depends on the region. December–February is summer and June–August is winter. The tropical north has its dry season in winter, while the south beyond the Great Dividing Range has its dry season in summer.
- Sydney HarbourSydney, Australia's largest city, sits on one of the world's most famous harbours.
- The OutbackAustralia's remote inland areas are known for deserts and wide open spaces.
- Snowy MountainsThese mountains in the southeast receive metres of snow in winter.
- Tasmania's central and western mountainsSnowfall is very common in these mountainous areas.
Scams to watch for in Australia
- PickpocketingSomeone steals belongings from your pockets or bag. No specific distraction method is described.
- Car break-insThieves may smash a window to reach a visible phone, GPS or bag.
- House burglaries and other break-insThieves enter a property and steal belongings. No specific entry trick is described.
About Australia
Australia is a federal country covering its own continent, Tasmania and many smaller islands.
- Capital
- Canberra
- Money
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 8 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +61
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Questions
Is entry to Australia restricted for Somali citizens?
Somali citizens cannot enter or transit through Australia using Somali travel documents. They must use other documents to enter. Entry and transit are refused to Somali citizens using Somali travel documents. Somali citizens must use other documents to enter Australia.
Do somali citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia is not letting in somali citizens at the moment.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help somali citizens enter Australia?
We have no record of Australia relaxing its rules for somali citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do australian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Australian citizens need an eVisa for Somalia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Australia?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Australia are easier for somali citizens?
Cook Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Pitcairn Islands Samoa, and 3 more let somali citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Australia?
Australia is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
What money is used in Australia?
Australian dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Australia?
English.
How strong is the Somalia passport?
It ranks #99 and reaches 29 destinations without applying ahead.
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