Visa requirements for Somali citizens

Visa requirements for Somali citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of Somalia by the authorities of other states.

As of 2026, Somali citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 32 countries and territories, ranking the Somali passport 97th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.

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Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). and territories 14 days (Conditional)Applicants may apply for visa upon arrival as no Bangladeshi diplomatic missions are available in Somalia. Visa issuance at discretion of Bangladeshi authorities. Valid for 30 days. 90 days 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days Somali passports are not recognized as valid travel documents to enter Canada, as there is no authority in Somalia that is recognised by the Canadian Government as being competent to issue passports on behalf of Somalia and thus Canadian immigration authorities will not endorse visas in Somali passports. If a valid visa is issued to a Somali national, it may be placed in a single-use travel document if they do not have travel documents from another country. Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 90 days 90 days 45 days 90 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 31 days 21 days Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa. 90 days 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. Visa is not required for up to 90 days if holding a valid visa or residency permit from EEA Member State, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, GCC member state, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom 30 days 90 days 90 days 3 months Somali citizens are subject to the calling visa category, a designation applied to nationals considered to have specific vulnerabilities or risks related to ideology, politics, economy, society, culture, security, or immigration. Prior approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta is required before applying for a visa. In addition to holding a visa, travelers must obtain a reference letter from the Directorate General of Immigration and present the invitation letter submitted with their visa application before traveling to Indonesia. 30 days Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued. Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries: : Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. 90 days Multiple-entry visa may be granted to Palestinians who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days 30 days 14 days 30 days 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days Visa not required if holding a valid visa/residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or one in the Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. Holders of Somali passports are de facto excluded from New Zealand, as there is no authority in Somalia that is recognised by the New Zealand Government as being competent to issue passports on behalf of Somalia, and New Zealand immigration authorities will therefore not endorse visas in Somali passports. Somali citizens may travel on a New Zealand Certificate of Identity, or the passport of another country. Visa on arrival if holding valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen member state 90 days Visa is not required for stays up to 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals. 30 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. 60 days May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary". Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. 30 days 90 days 1 month 60 days Visa is obtained online. Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance. 3 months Conditions applies or if a regular advanced visa Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days 30 days 1 month 3 months May apply online.Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System 30 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 90 days Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc 90 days 90 days

Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries

Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Somali citizens are subject to special visa requirements and may only visit Taiwan under specific conditions, including official invitations, business activities, medical treatment, family visits, or participation in approved events. Those visiting Taiwan on business must be interviewed by a Taiwanese consular officer, and their sponsors must submit a letter of guarantee to the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan. Registration required after 24h.

Dependent and autonomous territories

Territory Conditions of access Notes China Denmark France French Guiana French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes , and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required. 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"

Vaccination Many African countries, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia require all incoming passengers to have a current International Certificate of Vaccination. Some other countries require vaccination only if the passenger is coming from an infected area.

Passport validity

Many countries require passport validity of no less than 6 months and one or two blank pages.

Visa requirements for Somali citizens

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