Visa & Entry Guide

Somalia

Somalia has mainland Africa's longest coastline, stretching along both the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.

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CapitalMogadishu

LanguagesSomali & Arabic

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Somalia

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online entry authorization
Passport details/photo
Travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

From 1 September 2025, Somalia introduced its Electronic Travel Authorisation System. Foreign passport holders who are not specifically exempt must obtain the required authorization before travel. Kenya is not among the nationalities listed in the published exemption categories. (Immigration and Citizenship Agency)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online entry authorization
Passport details/photo
Business invitation
Host/company information
Supporting business documents

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Online through Somalia's official eVisa/eTA platform before departure.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Apply sufficiently before travel and await authorization before departure.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.