1 — Introduction
1.1 In line with the directives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA)
of the Federal Government of Somalia, an Electronic Travel Authorization System (eTAS)
has been established and implemented. The platform, accessible at
https://evisa.gov.so
is designed to ensure that all travelers obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
in advance of their travel date.
1.2 With effect from 1 September 2025, all travelers holding foreign
passports must possess a valid eTA to be granted entry into the Federal Republic of Somalia.
2 — Exemptions from Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) Requirement
2.1 Holders of diplomatic, service, or ordinary passports from Rwanda and Malaysia are
granted visa-free entry into Somalia.
2.2 Holders of diplomatic, service, or ordinary passports from Ethiopia,
Burundi, Djibouti, Mauritania, Tanzania, Uganda, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, and Comoros are
eligible for visas on arrival.
2.3 Travelers holding multiple-entry visas, residence permits, or
United Nations Laissez-Passer (UNLP) passports are also exempt from the eTA requirement.
3 — Instruction for compliance:
3.1 All travelers are advised that failure to present a valid eTA, where required,
may result in denial of boarding or entry into Somalia.
