Somalia visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Somali Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam citizens who are about to visit Somalia will be granted Somalian visa on arrival and be given with a duration of 30 days in the country.
  • The duration of stay for this visa is 30 days for tourist travellers and the stay duration can be extended at the Somalian Immigration Department. However, an extension fee will be charged.
  • Vietnam travellers must possess not less than 6 months valid passport with the reservation of at least two blanked pages on their passports for necessary visa stampings.
  • The traveller must provide a return/onward ticket alongside proof of hotel accommodation or any other means of accommodation in Somalia is also needed.
  • An airport (disembarkation) tax fee of $50.00 is levied upon arrival, and the embarkation tax of $20.00 is charged on travellers flying out of the country.
  • Foreigners who are coming into the country with an amount up to $1000USD or more, are to declare it, in order to open a foreign bank account and transfer the money into the account for them.
  • You are to have sufficient funds to cover your expenses throughout your stay in Somalia.
  • Certificate of vaccination should be presented when you are visiting Somalia. The following vaccinations include: recommended for Somalia; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio and measles.
  • Pets such as dogs and cats must be accompanied by their veterinarian health certificate.
  • You are not allowed to come into the country with endangered plant and/or animal species and their products. It is highly forbidden and restricted under CITES www.cites.org.
  • The standard time of Somali is (GMT+3), and Vietnam's (GMT+7). This positions Vietnam 4 hours to be ahead of Somalia.
  • The estimated time to fly from Hanoi, Vietnam to Mogadishu, Somalia is 18 hours, 45 minutes.
  • The telephone code of Somalia is (+252) if you are desiring to reach out internationally.
  • The Somali language is the local and only official language of the country.
  • Islam is the dominating religion in Somalia. About 99.8% of the country's population are Muslims.
  • The currency of Somalia is the Somali shilling with the symbol: Sh. in which one Somali Shilling is equivalent to $0.0099cent. That is, $1USD is estimated to be Sh.101.05 Somalian Shillings.
  • Somalia's weather is tropical but not a torrid climate. It is usually hot and dry in Somalia with an uneven rainfall.
  • The power socket used in Somalia is Type C, while the country's standard voltage and hertz are 220V and 50Hz respectively.
  • The tourist attractions in Somalia include; Berbera beach, Borama, Hargeisa, Bosaso
  • Banks in Somali closed operations on Fridays and open on Saturday and Sunday.
  • The best delicacies you can relish on their tastes are somali rice, goat meat and stew, suqaar (cubed beef), sambucus, etc.
  • You are advised to always abide by the country's customs, rules and regulations governing the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can Vietnam citizens stay in Somalia?

Somalia Immigration policy allows nationals of Vietnam to stay in Somalia for up to 30 days.

What is the official religion practised in Somalia?

Islam is the official religion in Somalia. About 99.8% of the country's population are Muslims.

How much is levied on passengers in Somalian airports?

Somalian Airport Authority levies an airport (disembarkation) tax fee of $50.00 and the embarkation tax of $20.00 is charged on travellers flying out of the country.

How long will to travel to Somalia from Hanoi, Vietnam?

The estimated time to fly from Hanoi, Vietnam to Mogadishu, Somalia is 18 hours, 45 minutes.