Somalia SKETCH SCORE: 20/100Somalia moved -2 this weekgovernments disagree by 2 advisory levels on SomaliaNo major changes since yesterday.Somalia SKETCH SCORE: 20/100Somalia moved -2 this weekgovernments disagree by 2 advisory levels on SomaliaNo major changes since yesterday.
Somalia

Nope.

No major changes since yesterday.

Verified Sep 9, 2026Confidence high▼ -2 this week
20Sketch Score
90-day trend

Governments, one trip

What they're telling their own citizens about Somalia

The advisories disagree by 2 level(s) — read all four before you decide who to trust.

The real score

The breakdown

22advisoryConsensus
5Political Stability
6Police Trust
32Health
46Road Safety
34Natural Disaster
2LGBTQ+

See it from your perspective

20

Nope.

The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.

Staying healthy

What to watch out for, health-wise

Active notices

  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • • Global Polio
  • • Global Measles

Vaccines

Required: Yellow Fever

Recommended: Chikungunya, Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Measles, Polio, Rabies, Typhoid

Source: CDC Travelers' Health →

Getting in

What you'll need at the border

Visitors to Somalia must obtain an eVisa in accordance with the law. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. Somaliland maintains a separate visa policy.

Passport validity required: 6 months beyond entry.

Source: Wikipedia →

Real, not invented

Terrorism

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Somalia, including Somaliland. The terrorist group Al Shabaab, and other groups opposed to the Federal Government, continue to carry out frequent attacks, including in the capital Mogadishu. Terrorist groups operating in Somalia have made threats against westerners and those working for western organisations in Somalia, including Somaliland. Attacks could be indiscriminate and occur at any time, including in places visited by foreigners such as: embassies government buildings military bases hotels and restaurants transport hubs including the international airports and ports crowded places at high-profile events Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities. The Somali Security Forces regularly carry out counter-terrorist operations against Al-Shabaab, mainly in central and southern Somalia. There has recently been a significant increase in conflict between al-Shabaab and Somali Security Forces in the Middle Shabelle region, and increased threats against Mogadishu security. Examples of previous significant attacks include: In April 2025, there were multiple rocket attacks targeting Mogadishu International Airport and other sites. In March 2025, there was a significant improvised explosive device (IED) attack on the President’s convoy in Mogadishu. 16 people were reportedly killed but the President was unharmed. In February and March 2025 it was notab

Source: UK FCDO →

Real, not invented

Cultural & legal notes

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Somalia. LGBT+ partners should not show affection in public. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .

Source: UK FCDO →

Right now

In the news the last few days

Pack this, know this

The little things that trip people up

🔌

Plug & voltage

C / G · 220V

🚗

Driving side

right

🚨

Emergency

police: 888 / ambulance: 999 / fire: 555

Cash vs. Card

The official currency of Somalia (except Somaliland) is the Somali shilling (shilin), denoted by the symbol Sh.So., or in Arabic, شلن‎‎. The ISO currency code is SOS.

Source: Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA) →
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Printable pre-trip checklist for Somalia →