TuvaluSomalia: e-Visa

TuvaluSomalia

Do Tuvalu passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Tuvalu 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

Distance14,849 km, straight line (~17h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Somalia passport holders visiting Tuvalu: Visa on arrival.

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Tuvalu passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Tuvalu passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Tuvalu?

About 14,849 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 58m 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 Tuvalu?

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

Tuvalu is an archipelagic country in the Polynesian sub-region of Oceania in the Pacific Ocean, about midway between Hawaii and Australia. It lies east-northeast of the Santa Cruz Islands, northeast of Vanuatu, southeast of Nauru, south of Kiribati, west of Tokelau, northwest of Samoa and Wallis and Futuna, and north of Fiji.

CapitalFunafuti

RegionPolynesia

Population9.5K

Area26 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar, Tuvaluan dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Tuvaluan

Calling code+688

Drives on theleft

TimezoneFunafuti (UTC+12)

Nearest airportFunafuti International Airport (FUN), 17 km

Emergency number911

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,041 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.6K (2019)

Travel guide

Tuvalu is a group of nine low-lying islands and atolls in the South Pacific that form the fourth smallest country in the world. It is also one of the most isolated and remote independent countries in the world. Since its highest point is 3 metres above sea level, some studies predict that the majority of the land will be regularly inundated by the sea by the end of this century due to climate change. While the nation makes preparations for its possible demise, it still welcomes tourists to its beautiful beaches.

Upcoming public holidays

October 1, 2026Tuvalu Day

October 2, 2026Tuvalu Day Holiday

December 25, 2026Kilisimasi

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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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