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Somalia visa requirements

Travellers from 14 of 198 countries can visit Somalia easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Somalia

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • No visa needed1 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
  • Visa on arrival11 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
  • eTA needed2 of 198 passportsA short online form, not a full visa.
  • eVisa182 of 198 passportsApply on the official website.
  • Visa needed1 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
  • Not allowed to enter1 of 198 passportsEntry is closed to this passport.

Types of Somalia visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Africa7 of 53 countries
  • Americas3 of 35 countries
  • Asia4 of 50 countries
  • Europe0 of 46 countries
  • Oceania0 of 14 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter Somalia without a visa?

14 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Somalia?

eVisa: it applies to 182 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Somalia?

1 passports, including Taiwan.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

Visa on arrival, for up to 30 days.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

eVisa, for up to 30 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Somalia?

Africa: 7 of 53 passports enter without applying first.

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