ChinaSomalia

Chinese Embassy in Somalia

1 embassy

China is represented in Somalia by 1 mission: an embassy in Mogadishu. Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Chinese Embassy in Mogadishu

Embassy of China in Mogadishu

Embassy · Mogadishu

Address: Halane, International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia
Phone: +252-617023354
Website: so.china-embassy.gov.cn
Head of mission: Wang Yu

At Halane, International Airport, Mogadishu, Somalia, the Chinese embassy represents China towards Somalia. The head of mission on record is Wang Yu. Its phone number and website are on its page.

China visa for Somali citizens

SomaliaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Somalia

ChinaSomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of China

China visa requirements for citizens of Somalia

L visa (tourism)
M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
X1 / X2 visa (study)
Fee: TRY 1,225
12 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In Somalia, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Mogadishu, or to a visa centre working for China.

Somalia’s missions in China

Missions of Somalia in China (1)

In return, Somalia has an embassy in China, in Beijing.

Good to know

China in Somalia

Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Somalia.

Travel to Somalia for Chinese citizens

Somalia requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Somalia, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Chinese embassy in Somalia is closed

The Chinese embassy in Somalia closes on Somalia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027 and Independence Day on Saturday 26 June 2027, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.