Somalia

Somalia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Somalia visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Somalia visa at a glance

Government visa fee: US$60 (VOA Mogadishu with invitation; Somaliland e-visa US$60)
Processing time: Approx 7-10 business days; apply 4-6 weeks ahead
Validity: Per issued visa
Maximum stay: As issued (typically 30 days)
Visa required?: All nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU. Somaliland (Hargeisa) issues its own visa (US$60 e-visa/on arrival).
Arrival card: Arrival card

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Somalia?

Travellers from None for tourism (limited regional exceptions). can generally enter Somalia without a visa. All nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU. Somaliland (Hargeisa) issues its own visa (US$60 e-visa/on arrival).

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from None for tourism (limited regional exceptions). do not require a visa for Somalia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MFA Singapore travel page (Somalia)) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Somalia visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa (embassy / restricted)

Official fee: US$60 (VOA Mogadishu with invitation; Somaliland e-visa US$60)

Validity: Per issued visa
Max stay: As issued (typically 30 days)
Processing time: 2–8 weeks (if issued)
Where to apply: VOA at Mogadishu with sponsor invitation; Somaliland e-visa portal evisa.gov.so? / Hargeisa airport

Who needs it: All nationalities incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, USA, UK, EU. Somaliland (Hargeisa) issues its own visa (US$60 e-visa/on arrival).

Visa-free: None for tourism (limited regional exceptions).

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Recent passport photo (white background)
Confirmed return/onward flight
Accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Visa application form
Photos
Invitation / sponsor letter
Detailed itinerary

Arrival card: Arrival card

TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED — most governments advise against all travel (Somaliland considered separately by some). HolidaySG does not process leisure applications; contact us only for essential travel guidance.

Source: MFA Singapore travel page (Somalia) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Somalia eVisa / eTAS

Official fee: USD 64

Validity: As stated on grant; single entry typical
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: Approx 7-10 business days; apply 4-6 weeks ahead
Processing time: Approx 7-10 business days; apply 4-6 weeks ahead
Where to apply: Official Somalia eVisa portal (evisa.gov.so)

Who needs it: Foreign visitors to federal Somalia, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Passport photo
Sponsor/invitation letter (Warqad Dammaanad)
Return/onward ticket
Proof of accommodation

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Somalia visa — frequently asked questions

No. Since Sept 2025 routine visa on arrival at federal airports like Mogadishu has ended; an approved eVisa/eTAS is required before travel.

On the official portal evisa.gov.so.

Roughly USD 64, and a sponsor letter is required.

4-6 weeks ahead; processing typically takes 7-10 business days.

No. Somaliland (Hargeisa/Egal airport) does not recognise the Somalia eVisa and requires its own on-arrival visa (about USD 60) plus a Letter of Invitation.

Yes, a sponsor/invitation letter (Warqad Dammaanad) is part of the mandatory documentation.

Many governments advise against travel due to security risks; check your government's travel advisory before booking.

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