Mogadishu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mogadishu, locally known as Xamar or Hamar, is the capital and most populous city of Somalia.

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Now in the cityMogadishu+27°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 05:40 AMupdated 07:24 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map17

Exchange rateSOS 571.66per 1 $SOS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

kidnapping
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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: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Mogadishu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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