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Somalia Ministry of Labour Work Permit

14 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign employee whose company requests authorization before the employee begins work in Somalia.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Academic Qualification RequiredAcademic qualification evidence is required.checked 2026-07-27
  • Employer Application RequiredThe company must request the permit before the foreign employee can legally begin work.checked 2026-07-27
  • Entry Visa RequiredThe service checklist includes the entry visa.checked 2026-07-27
  • Medical Report RequiredA medical report is required.checked 2026-07-27
  • Proof Of Payment RequiredProof of payment is required.checked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport is required.checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Curriculum Vitae RequiredA curriculum vitae is required.checked 2026-07-27
  • Eligibility summaryThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • How and where to applyThe government service page specifies in-person filing.checked 2026-07-27
  • Official source basisThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Report summaryThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
3 proven from the official source.
  • Fee Usd 12 MonthsThe published fee for twelve months is USD 780.checked 2026-07-27
  • Fee Usd 3 MonthsThe published fee for three months is USD 320.checked 2026-07-27
  • Fee Usd 6 MonthsThe published fee for six months is USD 490.checked 2026-07-27
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Somalia?
The official source states: For a foreign employee whose company requests authorization before the employee begins work in Somalia.

Every answer is quoted from the official somalia.gov.so page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source somalia.gov.soLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Somalia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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