Somalia Special Entry Permit
For a foreign national seeking Somalia's Special Visa entry class for a specially authorized purpose.
- Income required
- — Means required · no figure published
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 8 each quoted below
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.
8 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Character and security
The ICA lists criminal and immigration convictions among admission considerations.
checked 2026-07-27 - Digital form and document upload
Applicants complete the digital form and upload required documents including a valid passport.
via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27 - Financial means
The visitor must have enough money for the stay.
checked 2026-07-27 - Health screening
The ICA requires the visitor to be in good health and may request a medical examination.
checked 2026-07-27 - Official designation or accreditation by a State or organisation
The ICA visa catalogue expressly lists the Special Visa class.
checked 2026-07-27 - Online application before departure
Applications must be submitted online before departure.
via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27 - Prior or current lawful status
The applicant must satisfy the authority that they will leave after the authorized visit.
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Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Passport or travel document
The ICA requires a valid travel document.
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- Class Specific Public Checklist Available
The catalogue does not publish a separate class-specific document checklist.
checked 2026-07-27 - Eligibility summary
The cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.
checked 2026-07-27 - Entries and entry mode
The mandatory eTAS took effect on 1 September 2025.
via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27 - How and where to apply
The ICA operates the official electronic visa portal.
via etas.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27 - Official source basis
The cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.
checked 2026-07-27 - Paper process replaced
The electronic reform replaced the earlier paper-based process.
via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27 - Report summary
The cited authority source expressly establishes this route and the criteria recorded below.
checked 2026-07-27 - Stated Purpose
The class name identifies a specially authorized purpose as its intended purpose.
checked 2026-07-27 - What the route grants
The entry permission does not itself grant residence.
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Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Fee
The electronic process requires payment of the applicable fee.
via usa.mfa.gov.so · checked 2026-07-27
- Duration and validity
The authority describes temporary entry rather than residence.
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From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Somalia?
For a foreign national seeking Somalia's Special Visa entry class for a specially authorized purpose.
02How much money do I need?
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 19 points against the official source; 19 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
Processing time is 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.
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.Other & special routes in other countries
109 other countries publish at least one other & special route. Nearest first.
Does this route fit your numbers?
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