Malaysia passport → Somalia
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Visa-free entry30 days
Malaysian passport holders can visit Somalia without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Somalia at a glance
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Currency
- Somali shilling (SOS)
- Languages
- Arabic, Somali
- Calling code
- +252
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Somalia for other passports
- MalaysiaVisa-free30 days
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 Malaysian passport holders
Common questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Malaysian passport holders can visit Somalia without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Somalia?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Malaysian citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Malaysian citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malaysia passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens (edited 9 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.