From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply online before departure through the official eTAS service. Upload the documents requested for your application and keep the approved authorization.
Submit through the official channel
Use Somalia eVisa / eTAS. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
A tourist stay may be extended with permission
Article 13(4) of Somalia's Immigration Law says tourist-stay authorization may be extended twice, by three months each time. The Immigration Agency lists visa extensions as a service. Ask the Agency how this applies to your issued permission and apply before it expires; an extension is not automatic.
Official guidanceSomalia at a glance
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Currency
- SOS
- Calling code
- +252
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Iran need a visa for Somalia?
For tourism in Somalia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Iran should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply online before departure through the official eTAS service. Upload the documents requested for your application and keep the approved authorization. The published short-visit limit is 3 months per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Somalia?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
Can I extend my stay in Somalia?
Article 13(4) of Somalia's Immigration Law says tourist-stay authorization may be extended twice, by three months each time. The Immigration Agency lists visa extensions as a service. Ask the Agency how this applies to your issued permission and apply before it expires; an extension is not automatic.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Somalia eVisa / eTAS
Apply online before departure through the official eTAS service. Upload the documents requested for your application and keep the approved authorization.
Check Somalia’s current eTAS exemptions
The aviation authority lists which ordinary passports are visa-free or eligible for a visa on arrival.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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