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Somalia: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa.

Somalia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateSOS 571.66per 1 $SOS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Cities to start with9

Highlights of the country

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about the political situation ('Safety and security' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • kidnapping
  • terrorism
  • health risks
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Do not travel to Somalia due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women, systematic mistreatment of gay and lesbian individuals, piracy, abuse of residents in rehabilitation centers, and confiscation of passports by family members . Do not travel to Somalia for any reason. The U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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