DominicaSomalia: e-Visa

DominicaSomalia

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Dominica 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

Distance11,734 km, straight line (~14h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Dominica: Visa-free.

Somalia drives on the right, the opposite side to Dominica. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Dominica passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Dominica?

About 11,734 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 18m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Somalia?

Somali shilling (SOS).

What is the emergency number in Somalia?

555 / 888 / 999.

Does Somalia drive on the same side of the road as Dominica?

Somalia drives on the right, the opposite side to Dominica. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Dominica 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 Dominica

Dominica officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,448 m (4,751 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.

CapitalRoseau

RegionCaribbean

Population65.9K

Area751 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1767

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDominica (UTC-4)

Nearest airportCanefield Airport (DCF), 4 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,989 (2025)

Tourist arrivals140K (2020)

Climate in Roseau

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

Monthly climate normals for Roseau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.7°C	23.6°C	110mm	334h
February	26.6°C	23.4°C	85mm	312h
March	26.6°C	23.3°C	85mm	360h
April	28°C	24.4°C	41mm	359h
May	29.1°C	25.1°C	40mm	365h
June	29.3°C	25.3°C	74mm	347h
July	29.1°C	25.4°C	184mm	345h
August	29.5°C	25.9°C	125mm	350h
September	29.4°C	25.6°C	100mm	341h
October	28.5°C	25°C	177mm	294h
November	27.4°C	24.7°C	185mm	292h
December	27.1°C	23.9°C	67mm	331h

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

Dominica is a Caribbean island country. It is referred to as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive national park system. The most mountainous island of the Lesser Antilles, its volcanic peaks are cones of lava craters and include Boiling Lake, the second-largest thermally active lake in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Independence Day

November 4, 2026Community Service Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.