Sierra Leone
Somalia
Somalia visa for Sierra Leonean citizens
Entry requirement
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Somalia visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Sierra Leone
Somalia has no embassy or consulate in Sierra Leone on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Somali citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
SomaliaSierra Leone Visa on arrival Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leonean citizens can stay in Somalia
How long Sierra Leonean citizens may stay in Somalia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sierra Leonean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Somalia is applied for online on its official government portal; Sierra Leonean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Somalia’s neighbours for Sierra Leonean citizens
Kenya admits Sierra Leonean citizens visa-free.
Somali citizens travelling to Sierra Leone
Somali citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Sierra Leonean citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Somalia in Sierra Leone?
No. Somalia has no embassy in Sierra Leone.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Sierra Leone?
Somali citizens receive their visa for Sierra Leone at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sierra Leonean citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; Sierra Leonean citizens need an e-Visa for 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.