FijiSomalia: e-Visa

FijiSomalia

Do Fiji passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Fiji 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

Distance14,599 km, straight line (~17h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Fiji passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Fiji passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Fiji?

About 14,599 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 41m 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 Fiji?

Somalia drives on the right, the opposite side to Fiji. 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 Fiji passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros, Rwanda.

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 Fiji

Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an archipelagic country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands, of which about 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometres (7,100 sq mi). The most outlying island group is Ono-i-Lau. About 87% of the total population live on the two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in the capital city of Suva, or in smaller urban centres such as Nadi or Lautoka. The interior of Viti Levu is sparsely inhabited because of its terrain.

CapitalSuva

RegionMelanesia

Population933.2K

Area18,272 km²

CurrencyFijian dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.27 FJD)

LanguagesEnglish, Fijian, Fiji Hindi

Calling code+679

Drives on theleft

TimezoneFiji (UTC+12)

Nearest airportNausori International Airport (SUV), 19 km

Emergency number000 / 911 / 919

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,642 (2025)

Tourist arrivals168K (2020)

Climate in Suva

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

Monthly climate normals for Suva, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	23.5°C	203mm	328h
February	28.8°C	24.2°C	110mm	349h
March	28.8°C	23.9°C	449mm	238h
April	27.2°C	23.4°C	544mm	213h
May	26.4°C	22.6°C	106mm	217h
June	25.8°C	22.6°C	162mm	226h
July	25.3°C	21.8°C	123mm	264h
August	26.1°C	22°C	97mm	285h
September	25.1°C	21.6°C	260mm	263h
October	26.4°C	22.6°C	261mm	271h
November	28.1°C	23.2°C	185mm	316h
December	27.8°C	23.1°C	573mm	271h

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

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Levuka Historical Port Town

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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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