Solomon IslandsSomalia

Solomon Islander passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026

e-Visa

Apply online - no embassy visit. All visitors not listed under visa-free or visa-on-arrival categories must apply for eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation for Somalia) online before departure via etas.gov.so.

Varies

by visa type

65

USD ยท visa fee

โ‰ค2

days

processing time

Online

apply before travel

Policy note

The eTAS is a single-entry permit valid from the stated arrival date; entry must occur within 180 days of the arrival date.

Effective September 1, 2025. NOTE: Taiwan (TWN) nationals are included in this eTAS category - a temporary entry ban on Taiwanese nationals was imposed in April 2025 and lifted in June 2025; they now require eTAS like all other non-exempt nationalities (confirmed via Wikipedia citing official Somalia immigration sources).

How Solomon Islander citizens apply for a Somalia visa

  1. Apply online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here โ†—

Somalia visa cost for Solomon Islander citizens

USD 65

Somalia eVisa / eTAS (federal, mandatory since 1 Sep 2025)

  • Somalia eVisa / eTAS (federal, mandatory since 1 Sep 2025)

    single entry, apply before departure

    USD 65

Official schedule ยท etas.gov.so โ†—Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Somalia visa types for Solomon Islander citizens

Tourism VisaTourist

single entryup to 2d processingonline

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.

Official page โ†—
Business VisaBusiness

single entryup to 2d processingonline

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.

Official page โ†—
Transit VisaTransit

single entryup to 2d processingonline

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.

Official page โ†—
Education and Research VisaStudent

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.

Official page โ†—
Work PermitWork

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.

Official page โ†—
Multiple-Entry VisaOther

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.

Official page โ†—
Permanent ResidenceOther

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.

Official page โ†—
Temporary ResidenceOther

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.

Official page โ†—

Somalia visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Somalia visa for Solomon Islander citizens - FAQ

Do Solomon Islander citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Yes, but it can be completed entirely online - no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.

What documents do Solomon Islander citizens need for Somalia?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Somalia visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œe-visaโ€ means โ†’