Ireland passport → Somalia
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Somalia?
eVisa (apply online)
Irish 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
- IrelandeVisa
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 Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Irish passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Somalia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 Oct 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.