Somalia
Germany
Germany visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for Germany
Germany 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 Germany in Nairobi1,020 km
Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Germany covers Somalia from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (1,020 km from Mogadishu). Germany sets which of its missions takes applications from Somalia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
German citizens travelling to Somalia
GermanySomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Germany
How long Somali citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Somalia from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Somalia
German 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 Germany?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Is there an embassy of Germany in Somalia?
No. Germany has no embassy in Somalia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya for Somalia.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Somalia?
German citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for Germany 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.