Somalia visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Somali Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambians intending to visit Somalia must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Somalia consulate in the applicants home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Somalia the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
- This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
- Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
- A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
- Zambians intending to visit Somali are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somalia known for??
Somalia was known to the Egyptians as the Land of Punt. Punt was famous for frankincense and myrrh. The Chinese traded with Somalia in the tenth century.
Is it safe to visit Somalia??
We've reviewed our travel advice for Somalia. The security situation in Somalia is highly volatile and there is an ongoing very high threat of terrorist attack. There have been a large number of significant attacks in 2018.
Is Somalia a poor country??
Somalia ranks amongst the ten poorest countries in the world . With a population of around 12.3 million it is estimated that 43 per cent of the population live in extreme poverty (less than 1 US dollar a day) and over half of the labour force are unemployed . The main source of livelihood is livestock management.
Why does Somalia have no government??
Somalia has been cited as a real-world example of an anarchist stateless society and a country with no formal legal system. The Transitional Federal Government, formed in 2004, was recognized as the centralgovernment of Somalia.
What is Somalia main export??
Somalia main exports are: livestock, bananas, skins, fish, charcoal and scrap metal. Main export partners are: United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Oman.