GibraltarSomalia: e-Visa

GibraltarSomalia

Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Gibraltar 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: gov.uk (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

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Gibraltar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

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 Gibraltar passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Seychelles, 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 Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area. Gibraltar is home to around 38,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians.

RegionSouthern Europe

Population40.1K

Area6 km²

CurrencyGibraltar pound (1 USD ≈ 0.75 GIP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+350

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

Climate in Gibraltar

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

Monthly climate normals for Gibraltar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	15°C	9.6°C	92mm	242h
February	16.9°C	11.4°C	7mm	280h
March	16.8°C	11.2°C	135mm	283h
April	17.2°C	13.1°C	86mm	283h
May	21.1°C	15.5°C	56mm	377h
June	23.3°C	17.1°C	14mm	385h
July	25.8°C	20.3°C	3mm	396h
August	27°C	20.6°C	0mm	393h
September	24.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	332h
October	20.6°C	14.7°C	50mm	292h
November	18.3°C	14.4°C	130mm	247h
December	16°C	10.5°C	51mm	235h

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

Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock or Gib, is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north, while Morocco is a short distance across the strait to the south. Gibraltar has a population of 34,000 as of 2020.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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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