Somalia
France
France visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for France
France has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of France in Nairobi1,016 km
Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Nairobi
France looks after Somalia from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,016 km from Mogadishu) as the responsible post. Which post accepts applications from residents of Somalia is decided by France, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
French citizens travelling to Somalia
FranceSomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Somalia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in France
How long Somali citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of France accredited to Somalia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Somalia
French citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for France?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Is there an embassy of France in Somalia?
No. France has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
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.
Can Somali citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
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.