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Visa on arrival. Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Uganda passport than Somalia, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 180 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 Uganda passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Somalia e-Visa (Immigration & Citizenship Agency) | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Somalia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uganda citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Uganda 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 Uganda 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 Uganda 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.