Federal Republic of Somalia visas
Somalia Visa Atlas coverage is intentionally lite and source-backed from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency visa, visa-information, work-permit, registration and border-management pages, plus the official Somalia eVisa portal where applicants start online handling. The reviewed packet confirms visitor visa basics, an ICA list of entry-permit types, work/residence evidence for foreign workers and business people, registration requirements for sponsors and organisations, and foreigner entry requirements, but it does not publish a complete modern public checklist for every eVisa, work-permit, residence, family, study, renewal or local-registration case. Applicants should use the official ICA and eVisa services and confirm current evidence, sponsor, employer, ministry, border and consular handling before travelling, paying or starting activity.
6 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency - Visa ↗ · Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Republic of Somalia
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) — Official Somali immigration authority site for visa information, entry permits, border management, registration, work and residence permit guidance.
- Somalia eVisa portal (eVisa) — Official Somalia electronic visa portal for online applicant handling; availability may depend on applicant profile and portal access.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA) — Official Somali foreign-affairs ministry site for diplomatic, consular and mission context where embassy or ministry confirmation is required.
Visa routes (6)
Visitor Visa
Somalia visitor visa route for travellers who need temporary entry permission and must satisfy ICA basic visitor requirements.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Tourist Visa
Somalia tourist entry route based on ICA-listed tourist visa handling and general visitor eligibility requirements.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Business Permit
Somalia business-permit route for foreign business visitors or business operators using ICA-listed business handling.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Work and Residence Permit
Somalia work/residence route for foreign workers whose employer or organisation can support ICA and labour-ministry evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Student Visa
Somalia student-visa route based on ICA-listed student visa handling, with school and sponsor evidence to confirm before filing.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Transit Visa
Somalia transit-visa route for travellers passing through Somalia under ICA-listed transit visa handling.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Federal Republic of Somalia have?+
We cover 6 Federal Republic of Somalia visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Federal Republic of Somalia visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 6 Federal Republic of Somalia routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Federal Republic of Somalia visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Federal Republic of Somalia routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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