Somalia
Iran
Iran visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Iran requires Somali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Iran visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Tourist visa (B) and pilgrimage visa (C)
Key facts
- Fee
- €50
- Processing time
- The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Iran’s tourist visa costs €50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Where Somali citizens apply for a visa for Iran
Iran 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 Iran in Nairobi1,023 km
Lower Kabete Road, Nairobi
- 1,065 km
- Embassy of Iran in Dar es Salaam1,187 km
Oysterbay, Dar es salaaam
The nearest Iranian missions to Mogadishu are in Nairobi, Kenya (1,023 km from Mogadishu), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,065 km) and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (1,187 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Somalia is decided by Iran, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Iranian citizens travelling to Somalia
IranSomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of Iran
Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole 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.
For a trip from Somalia to Iran, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Iran
How long Somali citizens may stay in Iran is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Iran has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Iran accredited to Somalia from abroad; the official visa portal of Iran names the right place.
Iran’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Somalia
Iranian 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 Iran?
Iran requires Somali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Iran in Somalia?
No. Iran has no embassy in Somalia. The nearest Iranian embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 1,023 km from Mogadishu.
How much does the Iran tourist visa cost?
Iran’s official sources give a standard fee of €50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The portal works with about 10 business days; an interview may be added.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for Iran 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.