Nope.
No major changes since yesterday.
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
See it from your perspective
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
- Five Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al - Shabab attack near Somalia border2026-07-29
- Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al - Shabaab border ambush2026-07-29
- Kenya Ruto and AFRICOM Commander Discuss Regional Security2026-07-29
- Rethinking the AU Somalia peace mission after US funding cuts2026-07-29
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.
Show the receipts (8 sources)
- us-state — observed 2026-09-09
- uk-fcdo — observed 2026-09-09
- ca-gac — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-political — observed 2026-09-09
- worldbank-policeTrust — observed 2026-09-09
- cdc-health — observed 2026-09-09
- gdelt-sentiment — observed 2026-09-09
- lgbtq-legal-wikipedia — observed 2026-09-09