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Destination

Somalia

Africa · Mogadishu

Entry details

eVisa required

✓ Verified September 2, 2026 · Somalia Immigration & Citizenship Agency (eVisa) ↗

Электронная виза (eVisa) обязательна для всех иностранцев с 1 сентября 2025 г. Оформляется онлайн заранее.

  • Source's ruleeTAS
  • Passport validity6 months
Apply online

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

Safety advisory

Do not travel

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 27 °C
27
27
28
29
28
26
25
25
26
27
27
27
Sea⌀ 28 °C
27
27
28
30
29
27
26
26
26
27
29
28
Rainfall⌀ 47 mm
6
2
12
45
55
54
89
60
42
52
130
22
Wind⌀ 7 м/с
8
8
7
5
7
8
9
8
7
5
5
7
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Labour Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Independence Day

    June 26, 2027

    Sat · in 270d

  • Republic Day

    July 1, 2027

    Thu · in 275d

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevervaccination for some areasno certificate needed
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap waterbottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited28%
Mobile datacheap$0.5/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+37%pricier than home
Food
Wheat flourSOS 15,600/kg≈ ֏160/kg−27%
RiceSOS 17,000/kg≈ ֏174/kg
MilkSOS 58,000/L≈ ֏592/L
MaizeSOS 20,000/kg≈ ֏203/kg
SorghumSOS 54,400/kg≈ ֏556/kg

Frequently asked questions

Somalia: do Armenia citizens need a visa?

Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 30 days. Verified: September 2, 2026.

How long can you stay?

Up to 30 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 6 months. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Armenia citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+374 60 620-111MFA hotline (WhatsApp/Viber: +374 55 620 111)
Embassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Mogadishu
Continent
Africa
Population
15,008,154
Area
637,657 km²
Currency
Shilling · SOS
▲ 0.9%1 AMD = 1.567 SOS
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
20:57UTC+3

−1h vs. your time

Sockets
C

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+252
Languages
Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
Borders
🇪🇹 Ethiopia🇰🇪 Kenya🇩🇯 Djibouti