Belgium passport → Somalia
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
eVisa (apply online)
Belgian passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Somalia at a glance
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Currency
- Somali shilling (SOS)
- Languages
- Arabic, Somali
- Calling code
- +252
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Somalia for other passports
- BelgiumeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Belgian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Belgian passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Belgian citizens stay in Somalia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Belgian citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Belgian citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Belgium passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Belgian citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Somalia before you travel.