Somalia visa requirements for Seychellois citizens
Seychellois citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia, for up to 30 days.
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Seychelles
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Somalia
Visa on arrival
New EUCAP staff without a mission ID can get an arrival visa.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Somalia.
Ways into Somalia
Apply online, unless your passport allows entry without a visa.
eVisaTourist eVisaAn online visa for people visiting Somalia for a holiday.
How to apply
- Open etas.gov.so.
- Fill in the form and upload the requested documents.
- Pay the online fee.
- Wait for approval by email before travel.
- Print your approval and carry it.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Documents requested by the portal
- Hotel booking
- The current fee, stay limit and wait time are not confirmed.
eVisaOnline entry approvalApply online for entry approval based on your reason for travel.
How to apply
- Open etas.gov.so.
- Fill in the form and upload the requested documents.
- Pay the fee.
- Wait for approval by email before travel.
- Print your approval and show it on arrival.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Documents for your travel purpose
- You may see this system called eTAS or eVisa.
- Entry options and their current terms are not fully published.
Visa on arrivalNew EUCAP staff visaNew EUCAP staff without a mission ID can get an arrival visa.
How to apply
- Get your official EUCAP Letter of Assignment.
- Show the letter and your passport on arrival.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Official EUCAP Letter of Assignment
- EUCAP is the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia.
- The assignment letter can replace the mission ID card.
Sources (13)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency — official website and portal link
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency — visa, work, residence and border services
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency — electronic visa system launch
- Official Electronic Travel Authorisation System — linked by immigration; contents inaccessible during check
- Somali Civil Aviation Authority — Circular A 03/2026; indexed official text read, live URL under maintenance
- Somali Civil Aviation Authority — November 2025 entry and transit requirements; indexed text read
- Somali Embassy in the United States — online visa application
- Somali Embassy in the United States — visit purposes and passport guidance; mixed older content
- Somali Embassy in Sweden — electronic visa requirements and online-only processing
- Somali mission in Geneva — electronic visa purposes, steps and documents
- Somalia Investment Promotion Office — visa types; older universal arrival procedure conflicts with newer rules
- Tourism ministry — indicative visa table and inconsistent portal-launch wording
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — indexed homepage has Visa Information heading; substantive visa guidance not retrieved
Coming from Seychelles
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Planning your Somalia trip
Best time to go: For milder weather in Mogadishu, May to October is the mildest period, and December to February is also relatively mild. These weather conditions do not make travel safe.
- Liido BeachA beach near Mogadishu where families often go at weekends. Security risks remain serious, and women must swim fully clothed.
- Gezira BeachAnother beach near Mogadishu, described as beautiful. Banditry and piracy along the coast make visits risky.
- Taleh Dhulbahante garesaA historic fort built during the era of the Darawiish sultan Diiriye Guure.
- Las Anod Dhulbahante garesaAnother fort from the era of Sultan Diiriye Guure. Las Anod regularly experiences shelling and is especially dangerous.
Scams to watch for in Somalia
About Somalia
Somalia is a federal republic on the Horn of Africa, with the longest coastline in mainland Africa.
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Money
- Somali shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- Arabic, Somali
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +252
Other Africa passports
Going to Somalia
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Questions
Do seychellois citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Seychellois citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia, for up to 30 days.
How long can seychellois citizens stay in Somalia?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Somalia visa at the airport?
Yes. Seychellois citizens get the visa when they land in Somalia. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do somali citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles, for up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Somalia?
Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, South Sudan Zimbabwe, and 1 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Somalia are easier for seychellois citizens?
Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Réunion Rwanda, and 3 more let seychellois citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Somalia?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Somalia?
Somali shilling (Sh). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Somalia?
Arabic and Somali.
How strong is the Seychelles passport?
It ranks #24 and reaches 133 destinations without applying ahead.
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