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Somalia visa requirements for Djibouti citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Djibouti passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Somalia entry requirements for Djibouti citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Somalia

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Djibouti passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Djibouti passport than Somalia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaVisa-free60 days

Somalia at a glance for travellers

  • 8 of 198 passports can enter Somalia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Djibouti passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 42 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalSomalia e-Visa (Immigration & Citizenship Agency)23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Somalia entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Somalia?

Djibouti passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Djibouti passport holders need for Somalia?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Djibouti passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Somalia?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.