Djibouti
Somalia
Somalia visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Somali citizens travelling to Djibouti
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Travel advice for Somalia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Djibouti to Somalia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in Somalia
Djiboutian citizens may stay in Somalia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Somalia.
How Djiboutian citizens apply
Djiboutian citizens receive the visa for Somalia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Somalia’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
Ethiopia and Kenya admit Djiboutian citizens visa-free.
Somali citizens travelling to Djibouti
Somali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Djibouti and Somalia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Djiboutian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Djiboutian citizens stay in Somalia?
Djiboutian citizens can stay in Somalia for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Somali citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa on arrival in Somalia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.