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Syria visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Where to apply in Somalia
Syria has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Syrian citizens travelling to Somalia
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Travel advice for Syria
- 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.
Somali citizens planning a trip to Syria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Syria
How long Somali citizens may stay in Syria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
The e-Visa for Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; Somali citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Jordan and Turkey require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to Somalia
Syrian citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Somalia and Syria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Syria?
Somali citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Syria in Somalia?
No. Syria has no embassy in Somalia.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Syrian citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia, applied for online before travel.
Can Somali citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.
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.