MicronesiaSomalia: e-Visa

MicronesiaSomalia

Do Micronesia passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Micronesia 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

Distance12,498 km, straight line (~15h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Micronesia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Micronesia passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Micronesia?

About 12,498 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 12m 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 Micronesia 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 Micronesia

Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, consisting of approximately 2,000 small islands in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a close shared cultural history with three other island regions: Maritime Southeast Asia to the west, Polynesia to the east, and Melanesia to the south, as well as with the wider community of Austronesian peoples.

CapitalPalikir

RegionMicronesia

Population113.7K

Area702 km²

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+691

Drives on theright

TimezonePohnpei (UTC+11)

Nearest airportPohnpei International Airport (PNI), 8 km

Emergency number111 / 911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,414 (2025)

Tourist arrivals18K (2019)

Climate in Palikir

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

Monthly climate normals for Palikir, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.7°C	22.9°C	204mm	325h
February	25.8°C	23°C	164mm	308h
March	26°C	23°C	118mm	336h
April	25.7°C	23°C	210mm	281h
May	25.8°C	23.2°C	363mm	283h
June	25.9°C	22.9°C	239mm	302h
July	26°C	22.8°C	212mm	338h
August	26.5°C	23.1°C	171mm	335h
September	26.2°C	23°C	190mm	285h
October	25.8°C	22.9°C	324mm	288h
November	25.8°C	22.9°C	353mm	263h
December	25.4°C	22.7°C	414mm	254h

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

Micronesia, in northwest Oceania, is the home of tropical and subtropical islands in the Pacific Ocean. With the exceptions of Kiribati and Nauru, most of Micronesia is associated with the United States.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Nan Madol

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026United Nations Day

November 1, 2026Satowan Day

November 3, 2026Independence 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.