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Somalia Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Zambian citizens can apply for a Somali e-Visa online before travel; single-entry tourist/business e-Visa costs around USD 60, with approval typically issued within 3 business days.

Guide last updated September 28, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with at least 1 blank page
  • Completed online e-Visa application form
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the length of stay
  • Confirmed onward or return ticket
  • Proof of accommodation booking in Somalia
  • Digital passport-style photo, plain background, uploaded during the online application
  • Biometrics: fingerprints and photo captured on arrival at Aden Adde International Airport
  • Travel health insurance: recommended, covering medical treatment and evacuation

Visa types

  • Tourist e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issue, max stay 30 days, fee approx USD 60
  • Business e-Visa: single entry, valid 90 days from issue, max stay 30 days, fee approx USD 60, requires an invitation letter
  • Multiple-entry e-Visa: valid 6 months, fee approx USD 90, for frequent business travelers

How to apply online

  • Apply through the official Somali e-Visa portal linked from somalia.gov.so
  • Steps: create an account, complete the form with passport and trip details, upload passport bio page and photo, pay the fee online
  • Fee: approx USD 60 (about SOS equivalent varies with exchange rate; payment is taken in USD by card)
  • Standard processing time: 3 business days, sometimes same-day for straightforward applications
  • Approval arrives as a PDF e-Visa by email; print it and present it with your passport on arrival

Fees & processing time

  • e-Visa fee: approx USD 60 for single entry, paid online by debit or credit card
  • No separate service fee when applying directly through the official portal
  • Total cost estimate: USD 60-65 including card processing charges
  • Standard processing: 3 business days
  • Express/priority option: not officially offered; urgent applications should be submitted as early as possible

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Apply at least 1-2 weeks before departure to leave buffer time for processing delays
  • Common rejection reasons: passport with fewer than 6 months validity, blurry uploaded documents, mismatched name spelling between form and passport
  • Applying directly through the official portal avoids third-party markup fees charged by some agents
  • Check current travel advisories for Somalia before finalizing travel plans, as security conditions vary by region
  • Extensions beyond 30 days must be arranged with the Somali Immigration Department in Mogadishu before the e-Visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.