Somalia passport → Italy
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Italy?
Visa required in advance
Somali passport holders need a visa for Italy, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Italy at a glance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Region
- Southern Europe
IT42.8°N · 12.8°EPhoto: FeaturedPics · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsItaly for other passports
- SomaliaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Somali passport holders
AlbaniaeVisa
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
KosovoVisa required
MaltaVisa required
MontenegroVisa required
Common questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Italy?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Italy, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Italy?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Italy?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?
30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.