Somalia
Italy
Italy visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambmogadiscio.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Somalia
- Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu
Aeroporto Internazionale Aden Adde di Mogadiscio, presso lInternational Campus, Mogadiscio, Mogadishu
Italy has 1 mission in Somalia, with its embassy in Mogadishu.
Italian citizens travelling to Somalia
ItalySomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Italy
How long Somali citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
In Somalia, applications go to the Italian embassy in Mogadishu, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Somali citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Somalia
Somalia requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Italy?
Somali citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Somalia?
The Italian embassy in Somalia is in Mogadishu.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.