Cameroon visa for Somali citizens

For Cameroonian passport holders looking to visit Somalia, the process is streamlined by the availability of an e-visa, offering a generous maximum stay of 30 days under one of three distinct tourist visa types. Planning your journey, however, involves navigating multi-stop flights, as direct routes from cities like Douala or Yaoundé to Mogadishu are currently non-existent, often requiring transits through hubs in the Middle East or neighboring East African countries. While the e-visa simplifies entry, prospective travelers must remain acutely aware that the security landscape in parts of Somalia remains volatile, a critical consideration that uniquely shapes travel advice for this destination. Therefore, staying informed about local conditions and heeding all travel advisories is paramount before and during your 30-day visit.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa - Up to 4 Days
4d$0valid 4d
TransitTransit Visa - Over 4 Days
$182
OtherShort Stay Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$182valid 6mo
OtherShort Stay Express Visa - Up to 6 Months
180d$273valid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa - Up to 1 Year
365d$273valid 1y
TouristTourism Visa - 1 to 30 Days (Embassy Washington DC)
30d$93valid 1mo
TouristShort Stay Visa (Tourism/Business/Transit) – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Short Stay Visa – Up to 90 Days (e‑Visa Policy)
90d$182multiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Work/Study/Family – General Policy)
180dvalid 6mo
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 1 Year (Embassy Washington DC, US Citizens)
365d$275valid 1y
OtherLong Stay Visa – Up to 6 Months (Embassy Washington DC, Non‑US Citizens)
180d$184valid 6mo
OtherCourtesy Visa
$0
WorkResidence Permit (after Long‑Stay Visa)
multiple-entry
OtherVisa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders
90d$0valid 3mo

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