SenegalSomalia: e-Visa

SenegalSomalia

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Senegal 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

Distance7,027 km, straight line (~8h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Senegal passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Senegal passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Senegal?

About 7,027 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 46m 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 Senegal passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania, 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 Senegal

Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. The capital and largest city of Senegal is Dakar.

CapitalDakar

RegionWestern Africa

Population18.9M

Area196,722 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+221

Drives on theright

TimezoneDakar (UTC+0)

Nearest airportBlaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 43 km

Emergency number17 / 18

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,955 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2017)

Travel guide

Senegal is a country in West Africa. Formerly a French colony, it is the westernmost country in the Old World.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bassari Country
Diorom Boumak
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Gorée
Island of Saint-Louis
Niokolo-Koba National Park
Saloum Delta
Stone Circles of Senegambia

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas 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 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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