Africa
Somalia
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Population
- 19,654,739
- Currency
- Somali Shilling (SOS)
- Calling code
- +252
- Languages
- Somali, Arabic, Italian
- 12missions
- 11embassies
- 1consulate
Somalia
Embassies and consulates in Somalia
embassies in Mogadishu
Somalia hosts 12 foreign missions from 10 countries: 11 embassies and 1 consulate. Most embassies, 8 of 11, are in the capital, Mogadishu. Consulates are also found in Hargeisa.
Map
All missions in Somalia
Other cities in Somalia
Outside Mogadishu, Hargeisa has 4 foreign missions.
By country
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China 1 embassy1 -
Djibouti 2 embassies2 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Ethiopia 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Taiwan 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Somalia
Somalia visa guide · 3 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 2 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival and 190 need an e-Visa for Somalia.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Somalia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 170 | 79 |
| Student (F, M) | 45 | 12 |
| Exchange (J) | 10 | 6 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 143 | 154 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 53 | 50 |
| Total | 423 | 302 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 77.0% | 83.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 302 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Somalia, the 177th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 51%, visitor visas 26% and fiancé(e) visas 17%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (423).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Somalia received 32, 80% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 83.5% for citizens of Somalia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 77.0%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Somalia’s own missions abroad
Somalia’s embassies abroad (22)
In the other direction, Somalia runs 22 missions in 19 countries. Its largest networks are in Turkey (2), the United States (2) and Yemen (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Somalia
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New Year's Day
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Labour Day
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Independence Day
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Republic Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 8 of 11, are in the capital, Mogadishu. Djibouti has the most missions in Somalia, 2, followed by Turkey (2).
Travel advice for Somalia
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Somalia: the US State Department rates Somalia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Somalia (updated 4 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Somalia (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Somalia?
Djibouti, with 2 missions, followed by Turkey (2).
Do I need a visa for Somalia?
Of 198 passports, 2 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival and 190 need an e-Visa for Somalia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Somalia closed?
On Somalia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.