Somalia

12 rules, checked against Somalia’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

One rule here carries a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in Somalia

Source · verified Sep 11

The final decision rests with the officer.

You do not have to be bringing it.

Lookalike sites
- The authority publishes one
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
Passport validity
- 6 months
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
Travel authorization
- Required
  
  arriving · visitors
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
- Not required
  
  arriving · RW, MY passports
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
Travel authorization
- Electronic Travel Authorisation System (E-Visa/ETAS)
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
Travel authorization page
- Official page
  
  Source · verified Sep 11

Malaria
- CDC recommends prescription medicine to prevent malaria; all areas endemic for transmission
  
  Source · verified Sep 11
Yellow fever certificate
- Not required
  
  Source · verified Sep 11

Sites that charge extra to “handle” a Somalia application are not official. The government issues these directly.