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Somalia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa Required
British Yes Yes Yes
Australian Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes

Passports

To enter Somalia, all nationals must have a passport valid at least six months from the date you intend to enter the country.

Visas

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visa Note

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in Somalia


Telephone: +254 (20) 2844 000 or +254 (20) 2873 000.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/somalia
Address: , British High Commission Upper Hill Road, P.O. Box 30465-00100,, Nairobi, ,
Opening times:

Mon-Thurs 0700-1600; Fri 0700-1300. Visa section: Mon-Thurs 1330-1530; Fri 1100-1230.

Somali Permanent Mission to the United Nations in the USA


Telephone: (212) 688-9410.
Website: http://www.un.somaligov.net
Address: , 425 East 61st Street, Suite 702, New York, 10065,
Opening times:

Embassy of Somalia in the UK


Telephone: 07852 280 959.
Website: http://www.uk.somaligov.net
Address: Neasden, Moran House, Suite 9 449-451 High Road,, London, NW10 2JJ,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

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