Destination guide

Somalia visa requirements

For Netherlands passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Somalia with a Netherlands passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Somalia due to the security situation in the country.
  • Attacks and armed conflicts have been reported.
  • The only exceptions are the cities of Berbera and Hargeisa in Somaliland whereas the Dutch government advises its citizens to travel to those cities only if necessary.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Eastern Africa
Capital
Mogadishu
Languages
Somali, Arabic
Currency
SOS
Time zones
UTC+03:00
Area
637,657 km2
Population
10,787,000