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Somalia visa for French citizens

e-Visa

French citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Somalia visa?

Electronic Travel Authorisation System (E-Visa / eTAS)

Key facts

Maximum stay
As approved on the eTAS; dates are shown on the authorisation

Apply on Somalia E-Visa / eTAS portal (Immigration and Citizenship Agency)

All visa types for Somalia

Somalia’s official site for the e-Visa is etas.gov.so. Longest stay on the e-Visa: As approved on the eTAS; dates are shown on the authorisation.

Somali missions in France

Somalia has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.

Somali citizens travelling to France

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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.

French citizens planning a trip to Somalia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 French citizens can stay in Somalia

How long French citizens may stay in Somalia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How French citizens apply

The e-Visa for Somalia is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Somali citizens travelling to France

Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Somalia?

French citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Somali embassy in France?

The Somali embassy in France is in Paris.

Do Somali citizens need a visa for France?

Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

Can French citizens enter Somalia visa-free?

No; French citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.