How Indian passport holders get a visa for Somalia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force
- Government fee: Single entry 3 months: ~₹13,999. Single entry 6 months: ~₹16,999. Multiple entry 1 year: ~₹22,099.
- Processing time: 3-5 working days. Apply via the official eTAS portal.
- Maximum stay: 30/90/180 days depending on the visa option (entry within 180 days of issue).
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 20/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-style photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Polio vaccination certificate (Somalia is on the active polio circulation list)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply online via the official Somalia ICA eTAS portal — etas.gov.so. ⚠️ The Ministry of External Affairs (mea.gov.in) has active travel advisories against non-essential travel to Somalia. Verify the advisory before any travel decision. Somalia ICA eTAS (official Immigration and Citizenship Agency)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Mogadishu (MGQ) is generally NOT recommended due to security; most travellers transit Hargeisa (HGA) in Somaliland or use Addis Ababa.
How Somalia compares in Africa
With an ease score of 20/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Somalia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force | Single entry 3 months: ~₹13,999. Single entry 6 months: ~₹16,999. Multiple entry 1 year: ~₹22,099. | 3-5 working days. Apply via the official eTAS portal. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
⚠️ HIGH RISK destination. Active MEA travel advisory. Terrorism, kidnapping, piracy risks. Indians should reconsider non-essential travel. Polio vaccination is also required. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://etas.gov.so/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Somalia?
eVisa — ⚠️ MEA travel advisory in force. ⚠️ HIGH RISK destination. Active MEA travel advisory. Terrorism, kidnapping, piracy risks. Indians should reconsider non-essential travel. Polio vaccination is also required. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Somalia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-style photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Polio vaccination certificate (Somalia is on the active polio circulation list); Proof of funds
How long does a Somalia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3-5 working days. Apply via the official eTAS portal.. Government fee: Single entry 3 months: ~₹13,999. Single entry 6 months: ~₹16,999. Multiple entry 1 year: ~₹22,099.. Maximum stay: 30/90/180 days depending on the visa option (entry within 180 days of issue)..
How do Indians apply for a Somalia visa?
Apply online via the official Somalia ICA eTAS portal — etas.gov.so. ⚠️ The Ministry of External Affairs (mea.gov.in) has active travel advisories against non-essential travel to Somalia. Verify the advisory before any travel decision. Official source: https://etas.gov.so/
Is a Somalia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 20/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Somalia visa online or on arrival?
Somalia uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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