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- Bosaso Airport
- Garowe Airport
- Abdullahi Yusuf Airport
- Aden Adde International Airport
- Kismayo Airport
- Air ticket (round trip) and hotel/apartment reservation/invitation for tourist purposes
- An invitation letter for the purpose of a business or private visit
- Any additional supporting documents
- Fully completed, signed and dated by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors under 18 years of age)
- Valid for at least six months after the date of travel to Somalia.
- Signed by bearer
- The passport was issued within the last 10 years
- At least one or two free "visa pages".
- Undamaged photos that are securely attached to the passport.
- Must be made within the last 6 months.
- A view of the face that occupies 70-80% (32-26 mm) of the photo.
- Uniform and white background.
- Size 3x4
- Booking a plane ticket
- Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation reservation with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, reservation number)
- Invitation letter if you are traveling for a business/private visit
- Any additional document confirming the reason for your trip to Somalia (if available)
- Non-vaccinated passengers: Passengers must have a negative PCR test certificate received within 72 hours before departure.
- Vaccinated passengers: The test is not required for passengers who have proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. They must have a vaccination card with a QR code issued by an authorized body.
- Stay in the transit zone of the airport
- Continue the trip on the same calendar day
- Have a passport valid for the period of intended stay with one blank visa page
- Have proof of sufficient funds
- Have confirmation of availability of a return/onward flight
- Have all the documents you need for your next destination
- If necessary, have a visa for the next country
- Confirm with your airline that you will be allowed to board the flight without a visa, as these conditions are subject to change.
Preparing for your pet's trip is not difficult. To ensure your pet can travel, you need to make sure it has:
- Microchip
- Vaccination
- Rabies titer test
- Treatment of external and internal parasites
- Health certificate, animal passport and import permit
A driver's license is not enough to drive on Somali roads. In addition to your native driver's license, you must have an International Driver's Permit or IDP as a valid document while in Somalia.
Driving rules in Somalia:
- Somalia is a right-hand drive country.
- The minimum driving age is 18 years.
- A seat belt is mandatory for everyone.
- Do not drive after drinking alcohol
- The speed limit is 60 km/h in cities and 100 km/h in rural areas.
Free import:
- 400 cigarettes or 40 cigars or 400 grams of tobacco;
- 1 bottle of wine or spirits;
- a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
It is forbidden:
- drugs
- pornography
Limited:
- Weapons and ammunition only with police permission. For more detailed information, contact the nearest embassy.
Somali embassies in different countries can be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/somalia
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