MacauSomalia: e-Visa

MacauSomalia

Do Macau passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Macau 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 of2026-10-21

Distance7,682 km, straight line (~9h 32m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Macau passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Macau passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Macau?

About 7,682 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 32m 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 Macau?

Somalia drives on the right, the opposite side to Macau. 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 Macau 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 Macau

Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, the Cotai reclamation zone between Taipa and Coloane, and several smaller islets. It borders Zhuhai to the north and west, and it lies west of Hong Kong, separated by the Pearl River estuary. With a population of about 720,000 people and a land area of 32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population685.9K

Area30 km²

CurrencyMacanese pataca (1 USD ≈ 8.08 MOP)

LanguagesPortuguese, Chinese

Calling code+853

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMacau (UTC+8)

Nearest airportMacau International Airport (MFM), 5 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$75,902 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.9M (2020)

Climate in Macau

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: March, April, November.

Monthly climate normals for Macau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	20.8°C	15.3°C	26mm	289h
February	20.4°C	15.4°C	50mm	260h
March	23.6°C	19.4°C	58mm	239h
April	23.6°C	18.9°C	76mm	250h
May	28.9°C	25.2°C	307mm	289h
June	30.1°C	27.2°C	217mm	315h
July	30.9°C	27.8°C	114mm	367h
August	29.7°C	26.4°C	460mm	278h
September	29.1°C	25.9°C	430mm	225h
October	26.6°C	22.5°C	194mm	246h
November	25.2°C	20°C	9mm	280h
December	20.1°C	13.5°C	4mm	265h

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

Macau is a former Portuguese colony, a world-renowned gambling destination, and one of the world's most densely populated places, with a population of 667,000 people (2016) in an area half the size of Manhattan Island. Returned to Chinese rule in 1999, it is now a semi-autonomous "Special Administrative Region", a status it shares with nearby Hong Kong.

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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 ≈ 571.43 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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