United States
Somalia
Somalia visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Somalia requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Somalia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.mfa.gov.so
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 States
Somalia has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Somali citizens travelling to the United States
SomaliaUnited States No admission United States visa for citizens of Somalia
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 States 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Somalia
How long US citizens may stay in Somalia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Somalia is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Somali citizens travelling to the United States
Somali citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Somali embassy in the United States?
The Somali embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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.
Can US citizens enter Somalia visa-free?
No; US 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.