Laos
Somalia
Somalia visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Somalia visa guide
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)
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.
Where to apply in Laos
Somalia has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Somali citizens travelling to Laos
SomaliaLaos Visa on arrival Laos visa for citizens of Somalia
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 Laos 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Somalia
How long Lao citizens may stay in Somalia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
The e-Visa for Somalia is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Somali citizens travelling to Laos
Laos issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Somalia in Laos?
No. Somalia has no embassy in Laos.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Laos?
Laos issues Somali citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Lao citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; Lao 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.