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Somalia Residence Entry Permit

21 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national seeking Somalia's Residence Permit entry class for entry connected to residence.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
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.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe ICA lists criminal and immigration convictions among admission considerations.checked 2026-07-27
  • Digital form and document uploadApplicants complete the digital form and upload required documents including a valid passport.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • eTAS mandatoryThe mandatory electronic travel authorization applies to travelers to Somalia.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Financial meansThe visitor must have enough money for the stay.checked 2026-07-27
  • Health RequirementThe ICA requires the visitor to be in good health and may request a medical examination.checked 2026-07-27
  • How and where to applyThe ICA operates the official electronic visa portal.via etas.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Intention To Leave RequiredThe applicant must satisfy the authority that they will leave after the authorized visit.checked 2026-07-27
  • Official Entry ClassThe ICA visa catalogue expressly lists the Residence Permit class.checked 2026-07-27
  • Online application before departureApplications must be submitted online before departure.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Stated PurposeThe class name identifies entry connected to residence as its intended purpose.checked 2026-07-27
  • Temporary Entry OnlyThe authority describes temporary entry rather than residence.checked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentThe ICA requires a valid travel document.checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Approval email at arrivalThe approval is sent by email and must be presented on arrival.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Class Specific Public Checklist AvailableThe catalogue does not publish a separate class-specific document checklist.checked 2026-07-27
  • Eligibility summaryThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • eTAS effective fromThe mandatory eTAS took effect on 1 September 2025.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Official source basisThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Paper process replacedThe electronic reform replaced the earlier paper-based process.via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
  • Report summaryThe cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Residence Right GrantedThe entry permission does not itself grant residence.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
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe electronic process requires payment of the applicable fee.via usa.mfa.gov.so · 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 national seeking Somalia's Residence Permit entry class for entry connected to residence.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The visitor must have enough money for the stay. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

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

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 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 immigration.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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