Somalia visa for Japanese citizens

As a Japanese passport holder planning a trip to Somalia, you'll find that an e-visa is currently required, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days and offering three distinct tourist visa types to choose from. Given that the average flight duration from Tokyo to Mogadishu is around 20 hours with at least one stop, consider the considerable time zone difference of roughly 6 hours when planning your itinerary and acclimatization. Somalia's official currency is the Somali Shilling (SOS), and while English is spoken in some business circles, learning a few basic phrases in Somali can greatly enhance your interactions with locals throughout your stay.

eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Electronic Travel Authorization System (eTAS)
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa
BusinessBusiness Visa
TouristTourism Visa
WorkWork Permit
StudentEducation and Research Visa
OtherTemporary Residence Visa
OtherPermanent Residence Visa
OtherVisa on Arrival (Entry Visa - All Purposes)
valid 14d
OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTAS - Single Entry)
valid 6mo
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Japanese government advises against travel due to no diplomatic missions and ongoing war.

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