ChileSomalia: e-Visa

ChileSomalia

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Chile 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 of2026-10-14

Distance12,526 km, straight line (~15h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Chile: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Chile passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Chile passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Chile?

About 12,526 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 14m 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 Chile passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Comoros, Rwanda, Burundi.

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 Chile

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica, extending along a narrow strip of land between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. According to the 2024 census, Chile had an enumerated population of 18.5 million. The country covers a territorial area of 756,102 square kilometers (291,933 sq mi), sharing borders with Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. It also administers several Pacific islands, including Juan Fernández, Isla Salas y Gómez, Desventuradas, and Easter Island, and claims about 1,250,000 square kilometers (480,000 sq mi) of Antarctica as the Chilean Antarctic Territory. The capital and largest city is Santiago, and the official and national language is Spanish.

CapitalSantiago

RegionSouth America

Population19.9M

Area756,102 km²

CurrencyChilean peso (1 USD ≈ 981.82 CLP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+56

Drives on theright

TimezoneSantiago (UTC-3)

Nearest airportComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 16 km

Emergency number130 / 131 / 132 / 133 / 134

UNESCO sites9

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$17,995 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.4M (2019)

Climate in Santiago

Warmest January, coolest June, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santiago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	16.8°C	0mm	426h
February	30.7°C	16.1°C	0mm	371h
March	29°C	14.9°C	0mm	366h
April	24.9°C	13°C	11mm	302h
May	21.5°C	11.1°C	10mm	274h
June	13.9°C	6.6°C	126mm	166h
July	14.6°C	7.1°C	83mm	210h
August	16.1°C	6.8°C	10mm	306h
September	20.1°C	9.2°C	5mm	314h
October	23.7°C	10.6°C	2mm	381h
November	26.6°C	12.2°C	2mm	374h
December	29.3°C	14.1°C	0mm	429h

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

Chile is a country in South America. Chile occupies a long, narrow strip of land between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chinchorro culture
Chinchorro mummies
Churches of Chiloé
Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Inca road system
Rapa Nui National Park
Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region
Sewell

Upcoming public holidays

September 18, 2026Fiestas Patrias

September 19, 2026Día de las Glorias del Ejército

October 12, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos

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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 of more than 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 ≈ 571.74 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)

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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