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Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Somalia for educational study or academic research purposes.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date.

Issued to foreign nationals who intend to take up employment or provide professional services in Somalia.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date. Applied through the Immigration Directorate.

multiple entry

Issued to foreign nationals who need to enter Somalia more than once during the visa's validity period, rather than the standard single-entry eTAS/e-visa.

Listed as a selectable visa type ('multiple') on the official Immigration and Naturalization Directorate (IND) visa application form (info@immigration.gov.so), alongside Entry/Transit, Tourist, Work, Resident, Permanent, Education and Special visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa are exempt from the eTAS requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific fee, stay length, and validity not stated on the IND form or on a live official page as of research date. Note: the IND form also lists a 'Special visa' category, omitted here because no official source defines its purpose.

multiple entry

Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia indefinitely on a permanent basis.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid permanent residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.

multiple entry

Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia on a temporary basis for an extended period.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid temporary residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.