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Somalia visa rules for Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders

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e-Visa needed. Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit Somalia.

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Official source

web.archive.orgImmigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Federal Republic of SomaliaChecked 1 Nov 2026

All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Federal Republic of Somalia must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Not needed if you hold a multiple-entry Somali visa or a Somali residence permit.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

The applicant's passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Somalia.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Somalia passport holders need to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Mogadishu, nearest first.

  1. KenyaNairobi, about 1,020 km from MogadishuVisa-free · 180 days
  2. TanzaniaDodoma, about 1,400 km from MogadishuVisa-free
  3. UgandaKampala, about 1,430 km from MogadishuVisa-free
  4. BurundiGitega, about 1,820 km from MogadishuVisa-free

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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