Guinea-BissauSomalia: e-Visa

Guinea-BissauSomalia

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Guinea-Bissau 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

Distance6,752 km, straight line (~8h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Guinea-Bissau: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

Guinea-Bissau passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Guinea-Bissau passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Guinea-Bissau?

About 6,752 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 27m 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 Guinea-Bissau passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, 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 Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,080,000. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast.

CapitalBissau

RegionWestern Africa

Population2.2M

Area36,125 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesPortuguese, Upper Guinea Creole

Calling code+245

Drives on theright

TimezoneBissau (UTC+0)

Nearest airportOsvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB), 52 km

Emergency number112 / 119 / 121 / 180

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals52.4K (2019)

Climate in Bissau

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

Monthly climate normals for Bissau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	35.1°C	20.8°C	0mm	317h
February	38°C	22.4°C	0mm	316h
March	38.4°C	23.4°C	0mm	346h
April	38.3°C	24.6°C	0mm	343h
May	35.5°C	24.5°C	1mm	343h
June	33.1°C	25.5°C	123mm	266h
July	28.8°C	24.3°C	728mm	198h
August	28.8°C	24°C	456mm	226h
September	29.4°C	23.9°C	460mm	230h
October	31.9°C	24.7°C	80mm	316h
November	33.8°C	23.6°C	23mm	322h
December	34.6°C	21.9°C	0mm	324h

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

Guinea-Bissau is an off-the-beaten-path destination on the west coast of Africa. It is primarily an agricultural and fishing country of just over 2 million people (2023). This former Portuguese colony is one of the poorest countries in the world. Most tourists come to visit the Bijagós (Bissagos) Archipelago, said to be the most beautiful islands in Africa.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve

Upcoming public holidays

September 24, 2026Independence Day

November 2, 2026All Souls' Day

December 24, 2026Christmas Eve

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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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