India visa requirements for Somalis

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Somalis visiting India

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Indian Visa.


  • A Somalia passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A well completed and signed visa application form is required.
  • For minor applicants, the parents or legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in a light background.
  • Provide your travel documents.
  • Proof of your financial support should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation is required.
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report that shows the travelers does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

India Visa for Somalis

Facts about India


India is popularly known for its religion, diverse culture, ancient history, and its very diverse cuisine. Along with this, there are a lot of other places which allows tourists to go hiking. You can not have enough of the monuments and ancient artifacts on show in the country. You will always want more.

Tourism in India has taken a turn for the better in recent years. In 2016, the country received about 8.9 million foreign tourists and this follows from an 11 percent rise in the numbers of the previous year.

Types of India Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7 - 10 days 90 days
Business visa 7 - 10 days 90 days
Medical visa 7-10 days 90 days

General Requirements for India Visa


  • A Somalia passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • A well completed and signed visa application form is required.
  • For minor applicants, the parents or legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in a light background.
  • Provide your travel documents.
  • Proof of your financial support should be provided.
  • Proof of accommodation is required.
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report that shows the travelers does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

India Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

252.00 (USD)

Business visa

252.00 (USD)

Medical visa

252.00 (USD)

India Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Somalia


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India embassy in Somalia is closed down, travellers are advice to go to neighbouring country

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Frequently Asked Questions


Can I save my application, and come back to it later??

Unfortunately, your application data cannot be saved.




Do children require a visa to visit India??

Yes, all travelers including children must have a valid visa to travel to India.


what is Citizenship/National ID number?

This question does not apply to you. Please type ‘NA’


If I completed the online application, but the visa application PDF did not appear on the print page, what should I do?

Most often, this occurs when there are problems with the Adobe Reader on the computer. We suggest trying to reprint the application by going to Track Passport, entering the application ID and last name, then clicking "Reprint Application Here". If that does not work, try using a different computer to reprint your application in Track Passport.


Can we apply India visa online for Somalia nat?