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Somalia · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Somalia?

Entry rules for Somalia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Government of Somalia, checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Somalia without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
0
On arrival
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eVisa or ETA
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Visa required
0

About 8.1 bn people (100% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Somalia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Government of SomaliaReport a change

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Somalia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
eVisaNot stated198India, China, United States, IndonesiaImmigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Government of Somalia

eVisa: India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Government of Somalia, checked Effective 1 September 2025, all foreign nationals wishing to travel to Somalia are required to apply for their entry authorisation online, in advance of their journey.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, etas.gov.so. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Somalia?

It depends on your passport: 198 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Government of Somalia, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Government of Somalia, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Somalia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 198 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at etas.gov.so.

Sources and changes

  1. ICA announcement: Somalia launches E-Visa / ETAS (1 Sept 2025)immigration.gov.so · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Somalia E-Visa / ETAS (official portal)etas.gov.so · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Immigration and Citizenship Agencyimmigration.gov.so · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Government of Somalia. No change since.

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