Ethiopia
Somalia
Somalia visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers 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 Ethiopia
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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.
For a trip from Ethiopia to Somalia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Somalia
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Somalia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Somalia.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens
Kenya admits Ethiopian citizens visa-free.
Somali citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Somalia?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Somalia for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.