Somalia Visa & Entry Requirement News

All the latest policy changes, visa announcements, and essential travel updates specifically for entry into Somalia. Stay informed to plan your trip confidently.

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Expansive desert landscape in Somalia featuring vast sand dunes under a clear blue sky. The horizon is lined with rocky plateaus, creating a striking contrast with the sand.

Somalia eVisa breach: US warns data of 35,000 exposed

November 16, 2025
US Embassy in Somalia warns a hack of the federal eVisa system may have exposed personal data of 35,000+ applicants, including thousands of US citizens.
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Expansive desert landscape in Somaliland featuring rolling hills, scattered vegetation, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds, casting shadows on the terrain.

Somalia’s new eTAS meets Somaliland’s visa-on-arrival policy

November 11, 2025
Somalia made eVisa mandatory on Sept 1, 2025 as Somaliland rejects it and enforces overflight permits. What travelers and airlines must do now.
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Expansive view of Somaliland's landscape featuring rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and a vast arid plain under a sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Somalia eVisa vs Somaliland Visa on Arrival: the rules now

October 22, 2025
Who needs Somalia’s eVisa, who can still get Somaliland Visa on Arrival, and how to apply, with official links and October 2025 updates.
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Somalia and Azerbaijan set course for visa free travel by 2026

October 20, 2025
Somalia and Azerbaijan start visa free travel for diplomats, plan ordinary passport waiver by 2026. See current eVisa steps, stay limits, and passport rules.
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Expansive desert landscape in Somalia featuring rolling sand dunes under a clear blue sky. Rock formations are visible in the distance, adding depth to the arid scene.

Somalia’s new eVisa: What diaspora and visitors must know

September 23, 2025
Somalia now requires visas for all foreign passports, including diaspora, with a new eVisa system from Sept 1, 2025. See exemptions and how to apply.
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Expansive view of Somalia's desert landscape, featuring rolling sand dunes under a clear blue sky. Rocky formations and sparse vegetation are visible in the background.

Somalia has officially announced the implementation of its eVisa/eTAS

August 29, 2025
Explore Somalia’s new eVisa eTAS system launching Sept 2025. Learn features, benefits, eligibility, and how to apply online.
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