Laos passport → Somalia
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
eVisa (apply online)
Laotian 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
- LaoseVisa
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 Laotian passport holders
RwandaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
TanzaniaVisa on arrival90 days
ZambiaVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Laotian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Laotian passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Laotian citizens stay in Somalia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Laotian citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Laotian citizens visit without a visa?
43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Laos passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Laotian citizens (edited 29 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.