🇹🇭Thailand

🇸🇴SomaliaTH-SO

Thailand to Somalia visa requirements

Q: How much does the Somalia eVisa cost?

The standard fee is approximately USD 65, paid online with an international debit or credit card. Optional expedited service and sponsor fees are extra.

Q: How long can I stay in Somalia on the eVisa?

The standard tourist/visit eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days and is single-entry. Longer stays require an extension or a new application.

Q: Do I really need a sponsor or invitation letter?

Yes. The eTAS system ties each applicant to a licensed Somali tour agency or registered business that provides an invitation letter and sponsor code.

Q: How long does processing take?

Standard processing is about 3-7 working days. Expedited options of 1-3 days may be available through licensed sponsors for an extra fee.

Q: How long must my passport be valid?

Your Thai passport must be valid for at least six months, and you should have a printed copy of the approved eVisa to show on arrival.

Thai (ordinary) passport holders need an eVisa to enter Somalia. Since 1 September 2025, Somalia requires every foreign visitor to obtain an approved electronic visa (eTAS) online before travel; there is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for Thai citizens. Somalia launched a mandatory electronic visa (eTAS) system on 28 August 2025, which became compulsory for all foreign visitors from 1 September 2025. Visa-on-arrival was discontinued for most nationalities, and only Rwanda and Malaysia enjoy visa-free entry (30 days). A short visa-on-arrival list of select African nations remains. Thailand is not on either exemption list, so a Thai ordinary passport holder must apply online for the eVisa before departure. The standard tourist/visit eVisa costs about USD 65, is single-entry, valid 90 days from issue, and permits a stay of up to 30 days. Applications require a passport valid at least six months, a digital photo, and an invitation/sponsor code from a licensed Somali tour agency or registered business, since the system ties each applicant to an in-country sponsor for accountability. Standard processing is roughly 3-7 working days. The approved eVisa is emailed as a PDF and must be printed and presented on arrival (typically at Aden Adde International Airport, Mogadishu). Travelers should also note that Somalia carries serious security advisories; this guide covers entry documentation only.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (eVisa / eTAS) - tourist / short visit

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 65

consular fee only

Processing time

About 3-7 working days (standard)

standard track

Validity

90 days from issue to enter Somalia

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Secure a sponsor / invitation

Arrange an invitation letter and sponsor code from a licensed Somali tour agency or registered business. The eTAS system requires every applicant to be tied to an approved in-country sponsor.

· Required before applying· Licensed sponsor

/02

Create an account on the official portal

· evisa.gov.so· Email verification

/03

Complete the application form

Enter your personal and passport details exactly as they appear in your Thai passport, and provide your sponsor code and travel purpose.

· Match passport exactly

/04

Upload supporting documents

Upload clear scans of your passport bio page (valid 6+ months), a digital passport photo on a plain white background, and the invitation letter.

· PDF/JPG· Plain white background photo

/05

Pay the fee online

Pay the approximately USD 65 visa fee using an international debit or credit card.

· USD 65· International card

/06

Receive and print the eVisa

Track your application by reference number; once approved (about 3-7 working days), download the eVisa PDF from email and print a copy to present on arrival.

· Print before travel· Show on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Thailand -> Somalia · Electronic visa (eVisa / eTAS) - tourist / short visit

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredThai ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedAt least two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

recommended

RequiredDigital passport-style photo on plain white background

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredInvitation letter from a licensed Somali agency or registered business

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

required

RequiredSponsor code from the approved sponsor

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredInternational debit/credit card for the USD 65 fee

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredPrinted copy of the approved eVisa PDF

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedReturn/onward ticket and proof of accommodation

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic area)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesImmigration & Citizenship Agency (ICA) Somalia - Visa Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia (USA) - How to Apply for the Somali eVisa Online Wikipedia - Visa policy of Somalia

Application link included: Immigration & Citizenship Agency (ICA) Somalia - Visa

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa (eTAS) application feeUSD 65Paid online by international card; non-refundable

Expedited processingUSD 20-50 (varies)Optional, offered via licensed sponsors/agencies

Sponsor / agency service feeVariesCharged separately by the licensed Somali sponsor or tour agency

Total estimateUSD 65 — USD 150+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

3-7 working days

Default online processing after a complete application and payment are submitted.

Expedited processing

1-3 working days

Faster handling via licensed sponsors for an additional fee; useful for tight schedules.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Mandatory eVisa since September 2025

Somalia made the electronic visa (eTAS) compulsory for all foreign visitors from 1 September 2025, replacing prior arrangements.

High

/02

Thailand not on any exemption list

Only Rwanda and Malaysia have visa-free access; a short list of African states keep visa-on-arrival. Thailand is on neither.

High

/03

Sponsor requirement

Each applicant must be tied to a licensed in-country sponsor who provides an invitation letter and sponsor code.

Medium

/04

Single-entry, 30-day limit

The standard eVisa is single-entry and allows a maximum 30-day stay, so re-entry needs a new visa.

Medium

/05

Security situation

Somalia carries severe travel advisories; entry documentation is only one part of trip planning.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

Thailand to Somalia route verified

Confirmed via Somali Embassy and immigration sources that Thai ordinary passport holders require the mandatory eVisa (eTAS) introduced 1 September 2025; no visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel applies.

/09 — The questions