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
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.
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.
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.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Somalia: do Azerbaijan 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.
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.
About the country
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 15,008,154
- Area
- 637,657 km²
- Currency
- Shilling · SOS
- Time zone
- 19:08UTC+3
- Sockets
- C
- Calling code
- +252
- Languages
- Somali, Arabic, Italian, English
−1h vs. your time
220 V · 50 Hz