Kenya passport → Somalia
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Somalia?
eVisa (apply online)
Kenyan 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
- KenyaeVisa
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 Kenyan passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
EritreaVisa-free
EthiopiaVisa-free365 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Kenyan passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Somalia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 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.