Somalia
United States
United States visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
US visas issued to citizens of Somalia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 170 | 79 |
| Student (F, M) | 45 | 12 |
| Exchange (J) | 10 | 6 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 143 | 154 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 53 | 50 |
| Total | 423 | 302 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 77.0% | 83.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 302 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Somalia, the 177th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 51%, visitor visas 26% and fiancé(e) visas 17%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (423).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Somalia received 32, 80% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 83.5% for citizens of Somalia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 77.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Somalia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Somalia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Somalia
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Somali citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
The United States’ neighbours for Somali citizens
Mexico and Cuba require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Somalia
Somalia requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for the United States?
Somali citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Do US citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No. According to the visa data used here, Somali citizens are currently not admitted to the United States.
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.