Rwanda passport → Somalia
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Rwandan passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa-free (30 days). Confirm on the official website 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
- RwandaeVisa
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 Rwandan passport holders
Common questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Rwandan passport holders need an eVisa for Somalia. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Somalia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Rwandan citizens get a visa on arrival in Somalia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Rwandan citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Rwanda passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Rwandan citizens (edited 28 Mar 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.