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Somalia entry requirements
What you need to enter Somalia: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Many governments advise against all or all but essential travel. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice before you plan anything.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: An approved electronic travel authorisation (eTAS) is required before the journey starts.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Currency
- Somali shilling (SOS)
- Languages
- Somali, Arabic
- Plug types
- C
- Best time
- December to March
- Main airports
- Mogadishu (MGQ)
Highlights of Somalia
- Laas Geel rock art
- Lido Beach, Mogadishu
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Somalia?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Somalia?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Somalia?
December to March is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Somalia?
The currency is the Somali shilling (SOS). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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