Somalia visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Somali Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore passport holders intending to travel to Somalia can get visa on arrival for the maximum duration of 30 days.
  • Citizens must have passports valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay in Somalia.
  • 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 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 by an official certificate of veterinary health which is issued in the home country.
  • Visitors above age 12 are required to pay a Landing Fee of USD 50.
  • There are no restrictions on currency import provided that the imported sums are declared upon arrival.
  • Credit cards and travelers' checks are generally not accepted. However, 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 also called 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 kilometers (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'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 Badana National Park.
  • Somalia uses the Eastern Africa Time ( GMT+3 ), thus, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Somalia.
  • The estimated flight duration time from Singapore to Mogadishu Somalia is 8 hours 21 minutes.
  • Somalia cuisines varies from region to region, it is a mixture of diverse culinary influences.
  • Due to Islamic customs, pork dishes are forbidden, alcohol is not served, nothing that died on its own is eaten, and no blood is incorporated in meals prepared in Somalia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somalia safe place to travel to?

Somalia is relatively a safe place to travel.


Is alcohol illegal in Somalia?

Alcohol in Somalia is prohibited by the country's strict Islamic culture.


Do you need a visa to go to Somalia?

Citizens of Singapore can be granted visa on arrival for  the maximum stay of 30 days.

Can I extend my stay in Somalia?
Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity should apply for an extension at the immigration department in Somalia.