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Issued to foreign nationals visiting Somalia for tourism and leisure purposes.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Pre-approval letter valid 14 days from issuance. For most nationalities, apply via eTAS (etas.gov.so). Visa on arrival available to citizens of listed African/Arab nations. Rwanda and Malaysia nationals are visa-free.

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Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Somalia for business activities, meetings, or commercial purposes.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Pre-approval letter valid 14 days from issuance; applicants must provide passport, return ticket, two photos, and payment receipt at port of entry. Apply via eTAS at etas.gov.so or through a local representative.

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Allows foreign nationals to pass through Somalia en route to another destination.

One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Visa on arrival is available to citizens of all countries; pre-approved visa letter can be processed within 48 hours and is valid 14 days from issuance. Most travelers now apply via eTAS at etas.gov.so.

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.