Somalia entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Read the official text below
Official source: Government of Canada – Somalia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Somalia and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport · Australian passport
Do Canadians need a visa for Somalia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official visa text does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas”:
You must have an electronic visa (e-visa) to visit Somalia.
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required
Previously, Somalia’s e-visa platform experienced a breach involving sensitive personal data of travellers. Be aware that there is a potential risk of your data being exposed if you use this platform.
The Somali e-visa might not be recognized as valid in certain areas where the central government’s authority is contested, particularly in Somaliland and Puntland. If you intend to visit, confirm with local authorities or direct your visa inquiries to the person or organization you will be visiting.
Get an electronic visa – Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency
Official source: Government of Canada – Somalia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Somalia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid upon entry.
Official source: Government of Canada – Somalia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 15 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Somalia (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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