🇸🇴Somalia Visa for Ugandan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Freedom of movement

Ugandan citizens have freedom of movement in Somalia — they can live, work and travel there with no visa.

Entering Somalia on a Ugandan passport

    Other Somalia visa categories (5)

    These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Somalia. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

    Work Permit

    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.

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    Education and Research Visa

    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.

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    Temporary Residence

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

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    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.

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    Permanent Residence

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

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    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.

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    Multiple-Entry Visa

    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.

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    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.

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    Somalia visa for Ugandan citizens — FAQ

    Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Somalia?

    No — Ugandan citizens have freedom of movement in Somalia under their bloc membership, which includes the right to live and work there, not just visit.

    What documents do Ugandan citizens need for Somalia?

    A valid passport is all Ugandan citizens need for a short stay.

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