United Kingdom
Somalia
Somalia visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Somalia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Somalia visa?
Electronic Travel Authorisation System (E-Visa / eTAS)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As approved on the eTAS; dates are shown on the authorisation
Apply on Somalia E-Visa / eTAS portal (Immigration and Citizenship Agency)
Somalia’s official site for the e-Visa is etas.gov.so. Longest stay on the e-Visa: As approved on the eTAS; dates are shown on the authorisation.
Somali missions in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Somalia in London
Unit 10-12, Exhibition House, Addison Bridge Place, London W14 8XP
Somalia has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Somali citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Somalia
How long British citizens may stay in Somalia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Somalia is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Somali citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Somalia?
British citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Somali embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Somali embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
Do Somali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; British citizens need an e-Visa for Somalia.
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.