Eritrea visa for Somali citizens

Eritrean passport holders can efficiently arrange their visit to Somalia by applying for an e-visa. This convenient process allows for a maximum stay of 30 days, with three distinct tourist visa options available, reflecting the shared cultural and geographical ties across the Red Sea between these two nations. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights, often through regional hubs like Addis Ababa or Nairobi, given limited direct routes into Somalia. It's also wise to prepare for the common use of the US Dollar alongside the Somali Shilling throughout your stay, ensuring smoother transactions.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

BusinessBusiness Visa (1 Year)
$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessBusiness Visa (3 Months)
$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (6 Months)
$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Single Entry)
$100valid 3mo
WorkEmployment Visa
$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30d$70valid 3mo
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
StudentStudent Visa
$50
TouristTourist Visa (1 Year)
30d$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
TouristTourist Visa (3 Months)
30d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristTourist Visa (6 Months)
30d$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (90 Day, Single Entry)
30d$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa
3d$30valid 1y
TouristVisa on Arrival (Ethiopian and Sudanese nationals residing in UAE)
30dvalid 2mo
OtherGeneral Entry Visa
30d$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness or Employment Visa
$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa (up to 3 days stay)
3d$30valid 1y

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