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Italian Embassy in Somalia

1 embassy

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

Italian Embassy in Mogadishu

The Italian embassy is in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, at Aeroporto Internazionale Aden Adde di Mogadiscio, presso l’International Campus, Mogadiscio, Mogadishu. The head of mission on record is Daccò Coppi Pier Mario. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Italy visa for Somali citizens

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Italy visa requirements for citizens of Somalia

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 21 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Somali citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. In Somalia, applications go to the Italian embassy in Mogadishu, or to a visa centre working for Italy.

Somalia’s missions in Italy

Missions of Somalia in Italy (1)

In return, Somalia has an embassy in Italy, in Rome.

Good to know

Italy in Somalia

Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; one of them is in Somalia.

Travel to Somalia for Italian citizens

Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel. In Somalia, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Italian embassy in Somalia is closed

The Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Italian embassy in Somalia?

The Italian embassy is in Mogadishu, at Aeroporto Internazionale Aden Adde di Mogadiscio, presso l’International Campus, Mogadiscio, Mogadishu.

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Italy?

Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.

Does Somalia have an embassy in Italy?

Yes, Somalia has its embassy in Rome.