BahrainSomalia: e-Visa

BahrainSomalia

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Somalia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.so (checked September 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance2,739 km, straight line (~3h 43m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Bahrain: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

Bahrain passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

Yes. Bahrain passport holders need a visa for Somalia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Somalia from Bahrain?

About 2,739 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 43m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Somalia?

Somali shilling (SOS).

What is the emergency number in Somalia?

555 / 888 / 999.

What time zone is Somalia in?

Mogadishu (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Mogadishu?

Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Somalia without a visa?

1 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Somalia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bahrain passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Yemen, Comoros.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in the eastern part of Arabian Peninsula in West Asia. Situated near the western shore of the Persian Gulf, the country comprises a small archipelago of 33 natural islands and an additional 50 artificial islands, centred on Bahrain Island, which makes up around 80 percent of the country's landmass. Bahrain is situated between Qatar and the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia, to which it is connected by the King Fahd Causeway. The population is 1,588,670 as of 2024, of whom 739,736 are Bahraini nationals, and 848,934 are expatriates. Bahrain spans some 760 square kilometres (290 sq mi) and is the third-smallest nation in Asia after Maldives and Singapore. The capital and largest city is Manama.

CapitalManama

RegionWestern Asia

Population1.6M

Area765 km²

CurrencyBahraini dinar (1 USD ≈ 0.38 BHD)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+973

Drives on theright

TimezoneBahrain (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBahrain International Airport (BAH), 13 km

Emergency number112 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$30,597 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.9M (2020)

Climate in Manama

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest June. Best time to visit: February, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Manama, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	20.1°C	14.3°C	22mm	283h
February	22.2°C	14.9°C	1mm	282h
March	25.3°C	18.1°C	6mm	309h
April	31°C	22.7°C	19mm	294h
May	34°C	25.6°C	0mm	355h
June	37.3°C	29.9°C	0mm	374h
July	40.5°C	31.6°C	0mm	367h
August	39.1°C	31.6°C	0mm	359h
September	38.5°C	28.8°C	0mm	333h
October	32.4°C	25.2°C	0mm	340h
November	28.5°C	21.8°C	1mm	291h
December	22.5°C	17.5°C	3mm	288h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Kingdom of Bahrain is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The kingdom combines modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of 5,000 years of civilisation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bahrain Pearling Trail
Dilmun Burial Mounds
Qal’at al Bahrain

Upcoming public holidays

December 16, 2026اليوم الوطني

December 17, 2026اليوم الوطني

January 1, 2027رأس السنة الميلادية

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About Somalia

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, it borders Ethiopia to the west, Djibouti to the northwest, Kenya to the southwest, the Gulf of Aden to the north, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Somalia has the longest coastline on Africa's mainland. Somalia has an estimated population over 19 million, of which 2.7 million live in the capital and largest city, Mogadishu. As one of Africa's most ethnically homogeneous countries, around 85% of its residents are ethnic Somalis. The official and national language of the country is Somali, and Arabic is recognised as a second language. The overwhelming majority of the population are Sunni Muslims.

CapitalMogadishu

RegionEastern Africa

Population19.7M

Area637,657 km²

CurrencySomali shilling (1 USD ≈ 571.45 SOS)

LanguagesArabic, Somali

Calling code+252

Drives on theright

TimezoneMogadishu (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAden Adde International Airport (MGQ), 7 km

Emergency number555 / 888 / 999

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$661 (2025)

Climate in Mogadishu

Warmest April, coolest August, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, May, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Mogadishu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.9°C	24.5°C	8mm	361h
February	31.5°C	24.4°C	2mm	335h
March	31.7°C	25.7°C	21mm	364h
April	31.3°C	25.9°C	93mm	349h
May	29.5°C	25.3°C	69mm	361h
June	27.9°C	24.5°C	81mm	333h
July	26.8°C	23.4°C	122mm	338h
August	26.5°C	23.1°C	84mm	358h
September	27.8°C	23.6°C	37mm	351h
October	29.1°C	24.7°C	29mm	345h
November	29.3°C	24.3°C	77mm	338h
December	31°C	24.1°C	11mm	367h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Somalia is a country on the Horn of Africa. Once the centre of many powerful sultanates and an Italian colony, the country has been in a state of chaos and turmoil since the 1980s. The country suffers from a myriad of social problems such as warfare, terrorism, corruption, political instability, and general lawlessness, and it isn't exactly your typical family destination.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

June 26, 2027Independence Day

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