Somalia Visa Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about Somalia Visas: Visa on Arrival, eVisa authorization, entry requirements, fees, and Somaliland visa policies.
Ahmed Mohamed
Verified Immigration LiaisonLead Security Specialist & Expedition Director • 11+ Years On-the-Ground Experience
At-A-Glance: Somalia Visa Policy Overview
Do I need a visa for Somalia? YES. All foreign travelers require an entry visa or pre-arranged authorization. Sahan Tourism handles complete visa sponsorship to guarantee hassle-free entry.
Types of Somalia Visas & Entry Permits
Understanding the different entry options depending on your itinerary and landing airport.
Somalia Visa on Arrival
Available for all international tourist passport holders arriving at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu. Requires a pre-issued Sahan Tourism Sponsor Approval Letter.
Somalia eVisa Pre-Authorization
Immigration pre-approval letter submitted digitally. Airlines require this letter prior to boarding your flight to Mogadishu. We process this letter on your behalf.
Somaliland Separate Visa
Somaliland manages separate immigration. Travelers landing in Hargeisa receive a Somaliland Visa on Arrival ($60 USD) or via Somaliland representative missions abroad.
How to Get Your Somalia Visa with Sahan Tourism
Book Your Somalia Tour Package
Select your desired itinerary (Mogadishu city tour, Somaliland expedition, or combined Horn of Africa package) with Sahan Tourism.
Submit Passport Scan & Details
Email us a high-resolution color scan of your passport data page. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel date with at least 2 blank pages.
Receive Official Visa Authorization Letter
We submit your details to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Somali Immigration. Within 3-5 business days, we email you your official stamped Visa Authorization / Invitation Letter.
Fly to Somalia & Receive Visa Stamp
Present your letter at airline check-in and upon arrival at Mogadishu Aden Adde Airport (MGQ). Pay the $60 USD visa fee at immigration to receive your entry stamp.
Somalia Tourist Visa Required Documents Checklist
Frequently Asked Somalia Visa Questions
Do I need a visa for Somalia?
Yes. All foreign passport holders require a tourist visa to enter Somalia.
Can I get a Somalia visa on arrival?
Yes. Visa on arrival is available at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) with an official invitation letter provided by Sahan Tourism.
Is an eVisa available for Somalia?
Somalia provides electronic visa authorization letters through licensed tour operators, allowing airlines to permit boarding and immigration officers to issue entry stamps upon arrival.
How much does a Somalia visa cost?
The standard tourist visa on arrival fee is $60 USD, payable in cash at immigration.
Does a Somalia visa cover Somaliland?
No. Somaliland maintains separate border control. An entry visa for Somaliland ($60 USD) is obtained upon arrival in Hargeisa.
Need Visa Assistance for Somalia?
Sahan Tourism provides official visa sponsorship letters for all confirmed tour participants. Contact us today to start your visa application.