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Somalia visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Somali citizens travelling to Uganda
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Travel advice for Somalia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
Before travelling from Uganda to Somalia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Somalia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Somalia (updated 4 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Somalia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Somalia
Ugandan citizens may stay in Somalia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Somalia.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Ugandan citizens receive the visa for Somalia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Somalia’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Kenya admits Ugandan citizens visa-free.
Somali citizens travelling to Uganda
Somali citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Ugandan citizens receive their visa for Somalia at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Somalia?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Somalia for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Somali citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa on arrival in Somalia.
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.