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Somalia e-visa

Visitors from countries outside the visa-free and visa-on-arrival lists must have an approved online visa before starting their journey.

Ways to get a Somalia e-visa

  1. eTAS (online visa)

    eVisa

    Visitors from other countries must use the online visa route unless they qualify for a listed entry exception.

    1. Apply online through the official e-Visa portal.
    2. Receive your approved electronic visa before starting your journey.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must obtain an approved online visa before travel.

Who doesn't

Citizens of Malaysia and Rwanda have visa-free entry. Citizens of the 11 listed visa-on-arrival countries have an arrival option.

How to apply

  1. Apply online through the official e-Visa portal.
  2. Receive your approved electronic visa before starting your journey.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for 6 months.

Good to know

  • The Electronic Visa and Travel Authorization System is called eVisa or eTAS.
  • The system launched on August 28, 2025, and became mandatory on September 1, 2025.
  • The online visa section says all foreign visitors, including infants and children, must obtain approval before travel. This wording does not explain how the listed entry exceptions fit.
  • Fees, stay limits, entry counts and a firm processing time are not stated.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Somalia?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must obtain an approved online visa before travel. Citizens of Malaysia and Rwanda have visa-free entry. Citizens of the 11 listed visa-on-arrival countries have an arrival option.

Can I apply online for Somalia?

Yes: eTAS (online visa). Visitors from other countries must use the online visa route unless they qualify for a listed entry exception.

What documents do I need for a Somalia e-visa?

Passport valid for 6 months..

How do I apply for a Somalia e-visa?

1. 1. Apply online through the official e-Visa portal. 2. 2. Receive your approved electronic visa before starting your journey.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Somalia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Somalia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Somalia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Somalia e-visa rules?

On Somalia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Somalia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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