Somalia visa from Algeria
Last verified: November 2026 (Immigration and Citizenship Agency — immigration.gov.so)
Do you need a visa for Somalia from Algeria?
On formalities: since 1 September 2025, all foreign nationals must apply for their entry authorisation online, before travel, on the official portal etas.gov.so (eTAS); the approval received by email is presented on arrival. Visa on arrival is no longer the rule. Use only etas.gov.so. ⚠️ However, Somalia faces active insecurity — you must check official travel advisories; travel may be strongly advised against. Informational page, no encouragement to travel.
At a glance
- Visa (formality)
- eTAS mandatory, online before travel (etas.gov.so)
- Since
- 1 September 2025
- On arrival
- Present the eTAS approval
- ⚠️ Security
- Active insecurity — see travel advisories
- Travel
- Often strongly advised against (official advisories)
- Long stay / work
- Specific permit (referred to adviser)
- Decision
- Somali authorities
By your purpose
- Tourism
- eTAS online before departure — but travel often advised against
- Business
- eTAS online before departure — check official advisories
- Study
- Referred to a licensed adviser
- Work / long stay
- Specific permit — referred to a licensed adviser
Documents on entry
- Valid passport
- eTAS approval (etas.gov.so) obtained before departure
- Check official travel advisories
Frequently asked questions
Do Algerians need a visa for Somalia?
Yes: since 1 September 2025, an eTAS entry authorisation must be applied for online at etas.gov.so before travel. But insecurity is active: you must check official advisories.
Does visa on arrival still exist?
Not as the general rule: the Immigration Agency requires the online application before travel.
Is it advisable to travel to Somalia?
Travel is often strongly advised against; check official advisories.
Before any travel plan
The security situation can be serious and fast-changing. You must check official travel advisories before any decision. This page provides general information on formalities, with no encouragement to travel.
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