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Turkey visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mogadisu-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Somalia
- Embassy of Turkey in Mogadishu Today · Closed
- Consulate of Turkey in Hargeisa Today · Closed
All missions of Turkey in Somalia
Turkey has 2 missions in Somalia, with its embassy in Mogadishu. Consulates: Hargeisa.
Turkish citizens travelling to Somalia
TurkeySomalia e-Visa Somalia visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Somalia to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Somali citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Mogadishu and the consulate in Hargeisa, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Georgia, Iran, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Somalia
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Somalia?
The Turkish embassy in Somalia is in Mogadishu; there is also a consulate in Hargeisa.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Somali citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.