Somalia
General visa requirements for travelling to Somalia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Work / Immigration visa (Student/Work Long-Stay Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Check the competent authority before travel
- Fee
- Check ICA or mission guidance before payment
- Validity
- According to approved status
- Entry
- Single entry
ICA handles admission and residence permits. Confirm study, work or residence routes before travel.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Study, work, residence or other long-stay activity approved by the competent authority.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: School, sponsor, employer or host evidence may be requested.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official Somalia entry application; Form url: https://etas.gov.so/
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, purpose evidence and supporting documents before applying.
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Processing wait
Wait for the official route, mission or authority to assess the application.
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Online application
Start with the official online route where the traveller is eligible.
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Visa collection
Carry the approval, eVisa, entry authorisation or visa evidence for boarding and arrival checks.
Business visa (Business Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Check the official route before travel
- Fee
- Check the official eTAS portal before payment
- Validity
- As granted by the official route
- Entry
- Single entry
Business, NGO and official travel should include invitation or sponsor evidence.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business meetings, trade visits, conferences or short professional activity where permitted.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business invitation, company evidence or meeting details may be requested.
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official Somalia entry application; Form url: https://etas.gov.so/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, purpose evidence and supporting documents before applying.
-
Processing wait
Wait for the official route, mission or authority to assess the application.
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Online application
Start with the official online route where the traveller is eligible.
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Visa collection
Carry the approval, eVisa, entry authorisation or visa evidence for boarding and arrival checks.
Tourist visa (Tourist Entry Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- Check the official route before travel
- Fee
- Check the official eTAS portal before payment
- Validity
- As granted by the official route
- Entry
- Single entry
Use the official eTAS route before travel to federal Somalia. Somaliland entry practice may differ.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, family visits or other short stays approved by Somalia's entry authority.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
-
Invitation letter
Host requirements: Host invitation or accommodation evidence may be requested.
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official Somalia entry application; Form url: https://etas.gov.so/
How to apply
-
Document gathering
Prepare passport, purpose evidence and supporting documents before applying.
-
Processing wait
Wait for the official route, mission or authority to assess the application.
-
Online application
Start with the official online route where the traveller is eligible.
-
Visa collection
Carry the approval, eVisa, entry authorisation or visa evidence for boarding and arrival checks.