How to get a visa to Somalia: types, cost, and documents

All foreign nationals must obtain a visa to enter Somalia. Without it, travel is impossible — visas are not issued upon arrival in the country. Most countries are required to obtain entry permission in advance to avoid problems at the border.

There is a short list of states whose citizens can visit Somalia without a visa, however, for most countries, obtaining a visa remains mandatory. The visa must be obtained before the start of the trip, regardless of the purpose of the visit — whether it be tourism, business, study, or medical treatment. This helps make the journey safer and more peaceful.

A visa is required for all foreign nationals, including children and infants, regardless of the purpose of the trip. It is a mandatory requirement for anyone planning to visit Somalia, including tourists, businessmen, students, transit passengers, and those traveling for medical treatment or humanitarian reasons.

Residents of Germany and European Union countries have access to convenient electronic visa (e-Visa) processing for Somalia. Our agency will help you go through the process quickly and without complications, we will check all documents and guarantee correct processing.

Somalia offers various types of visas depending on the purpose of the trip:

Tourist visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 1 month
• Possibility of stay: up to 30 days
• Purpose of visit: tourism, recreation, visiting family and friends

Business visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 3 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 90 days
• Purpose of visit: business trips, participation in conferences, meetings and business events

Transit visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 7 days
• Possibility of stay: limited time between flights
• Purpose of visit: short-term stay during transit to a third country

Study visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 6 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 6 months
• Purpose of visit: short-term education, courses, internships, academic programs

Medical visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 3 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 90 days
• Purpose of visit: receiving private medical treatment

Visa for marriage or civil partnership in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 3 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 90 days
• Purpose of visit: entering into marriage or civil partnership in Somalia

Academic visa in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 1 year
• Possibility of stay: up to 12 months
• Purpose of visit: teaching, academic exchange, stay of dependents of academic visitors

Permission for paid participation in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 3 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 90 days
• Purpose of visit: short-term work, participation in events, temporary projects

Visa for private medical treatment in Somalia

• Validity period: up to 3 months
• Possibility of stay: up to 90 days
• Purpose of visit: undergoing treatment in private medical institutions of Somalia

In Somalia, there are several ways to obtain a visa depending on the purpose and duration of the trip. You can apply for a visa in advance online, through a consulate, or via an official invitation. The choice of method depends on your nationality, purpose of visit, and duration of stay.

• Electronic visa (eVisa / eTAS)
• Consular visa: issued through the embassy or consulate of Somalia abroad.
• Visa by invitation: issued based on an official invitation from an organization or a private person in Somalia (often through the consulate).
• Transit visa: a short-term visa for a layover in Somalia on the way to a third country; issued in advance online or through the consulate.

To apply for a visa to Somalia, the following documents must be provided:

• Valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
• Digital passport-sized photo on a white background.
• Scan or photocopy of the first page of the passport.
• Proof of financial solvency (bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc.).
• Confirmation of the purpose of the trip (invitation, course registration, medical certificate, etc.).
• Additional documents depending on the type of visa (for example, a letter from an employer for a business visa).

The cost of a visa to Somalia depends on its type and validity period. As of September 2025, the price of processing starts from 99 euros. To check the current cost at the time of reading the article, go to the page «Cost».