Somalia visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Somali Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visa is granted on arrival to Rwandans visiting Somalia for a period of 30 days.
  • Passports of Rwandans must be valid within the duration of stay in the country.
  • Visitors are expected to leave a blank page on their passports for visa stamps on entry.
  • There are no restrictions on the import and export of local and foreign currencies.
  • Visitors entering Somalia are required to provide a Polio Vaccination Certificate at the port of entry.
  • Pet animals are allowed to enter Somalia but cats and dogs must be accompanied with an official certificate of veterinary health which is issued in the home country.
  • Visitors aged above 12  arriving at the airport of Mogadishu (MGQ) are required to pay a Landing Fee of USD 50.
  • There are no restrictions on currency import so long as the imported sums are declared upon arrival and exchanged at the National Banks within 5 days after the date of arrival.
  • Credit cards and traveller's checks are generally not accepted but there is an increasing number of ATMs in Mogadishu.
  • In Somalia, the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Somalia if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V
  • Night driving in Somalia is not advisable due to the absence of lighting.
  • Cellular phones are used extensively and SIM cards can be purchased locally and used with a compatible cell phone.
  • Somalia is described as the most culturally homogeneous country in Africa.
  • The official languages of Somalia are Somali and Arabic.
  • Most people in the country are Muslims, the majority of which belong to the Sunni sect of Islam.
  • Somalia has the longest coastline on the mainland of Africa with a seaboard that stretches 3,025 kilometres (1,880 mi). Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains and Highlands.
  • Somalia has several islands and archipelagos on its coast, including the Bajuni islands and the Saad ad-Din Archipelago.
  • Due to Somalia's proximity to the equator, there is not much seasonal variation in its climate.
  • There are four main seasons- The main rainy season lasts from April to June, From December to March is the harshest dry season of the year, From July to September is the second dry season and The Dayr, which is the shortest rainy season, lasts from October to December.
  • Wildlife in Somalia includes cheetah, lion, reticulated giraffe, baboon, serval, elephant, bush pig, gazelle, ibex, kudu, dik-dik, oribi, Somali wild ass, reedbuck and Grevy's zebra, elephant shrew, rock hyrax, golden mole and antelope with a large population of the dromedary camels.
  • Somalia is currently home to around 727 species of birds.
  • Somalia's territorial waters are prime fishing grounds for highly migratory marine species, such as tuna.
  • The US Dollar is widely accepted as a medium of exchange alongside the Somali shilling.
  • Somalia has a number of local attractions, consisting of historical sites, beaches, waterfalls, mountain ranges and national parks.
  • Notable sights include the Laas Geel caves containing Neolithic Rock art; the Cal Madow, Golis Mountains and the Ogo Mountains; the Iskushuban and Lamadaya waterfalls; and the Hargeisa National Park, Jilib National Park, Kismayo National Park and Lag BadanaNational Park.
  • The estimated flight time between Rwanda and Somalia is roughly 2 hours.
  • The cuisine of Somalia, which varies from region to region, is a mixture of diverse culinary influences.
  • Due to Islamic customs, there are therefore no pork dishes, alcohol is not served, nothing that died on its own is eaten, and no blood is incorporated in meals prepared in Somalia.
  • Somali architecture has a rich and diverse tradition of engineering and design involving multiple types of constructions and edifices, such as stone cities, castles, citadels, fortresses, mosques, mausoleums, temples, towers, monuments, cairns, megaliths, menhirs, dolmens, tombs, tumuli, steles, cisterns, aqueducts and lighthouses.
  • Transportation within Somalia consists of road, air and water vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink tap water in Somalia?

It is not advisable for travellers to drink tap water in Somalia. This is because many Somalians suffer diseases from poor water, and lack of sanitation and hygiene. Only a third of Somali families have access to clean drinking water.

How populous is Somalia?

Somalia currently has an estimated population of about 14.3 million. The country is also described as the most culturally homogeneous country in Africa.