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Somalia

Everything to have & know before you land in Somalia.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 572 SOS
Local time —
Somali, Arabic
Dial +252
Drives right
Plug C · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around January.

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📄 Entry — your passport

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Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities must obtain a visa before entering SomaliaSource · Somalia Immigration Department
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsPassport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned stay
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry from certain countriesSource · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Travel Health InsuranceRequired💉 HealthEssential due to limited medical infrastructure and potential security risks
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthOnly drink bottled or thoroughly boiled water
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Somalia

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 4

Do not travel

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Somalia due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women, and systematic mistreatment of gay and lesbian individuals, piracy, abuse of residents in rehabilitation centers, and confiscation of passports by family members. Advisory Sum

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.