ZambiaSomalia: e-Visa

ZambiaSomalia

Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

e-Visa

Yes. Zambia 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

Distance2,699 km, straight line (~3h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Somalia1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Somalia

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

Other visa-free destinations for Zambia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Zambia passport holders need a visa for Somalia?

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

How far is Somalia from Zambia?

About 2,699 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 41m 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 Zambia?

Somalia drives on the right, the opposite side to Zambia. 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 Zambia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Somalia?

Kenya, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Comoros.

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 Zambia

Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered to the north by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of Zambia.

CapitalLusaka

RegionEastern Africa

Population21.9M

Area752,612 km²

CurrencyZambian kwacha (1 USD ≈ 20.16 ZMW)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+260

Drives on theleft

TimezoneLusaka (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 991 / 992 / 993 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,318 (2025)

Tourist arrivals502K (2020)

Climate in Lusaka

Warmest November, coolest July, driest May, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Lusaka, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26°C	18.2°C	308mm	310h
February	25°C	17.9°C	202mm	286h
March	25.5°C	17.3°C	20mm	334h
April	25.8°C	16.4°C	6mm	337h
May	24.6°C	14.2°C	0mm	345h
June	21.8°C	12.3°C	1mm	302h
July	21.6°C	11.1°C	0mm	329h
August	26.4°C	14.1°C	0mm	350h
September	28.9°C	16.8°C	0mm	351h
October	31.1°C	19.5°C	12mm	362h
November	31.1°C	20.6°C	50mm	342h
December	24.8°C	18.2°C	232mm	238h

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

Zambia offers travelers some of the world's best safari opportunities, a glimpse into "real Africa", and Victoria Falls, one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Independence Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's 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.