Start Your Official Application
Follow the secure government process by choosing your authorization type and the size of your traveling party.
Authorization Category
standard
$30 USD / personAllows entry into Somalia once for tourism, business, or visiting family. This is the most common authorization for short-term visits.
Traveling Party Size
Single and group submissions are available only for Somali Origin and Foreign National applications.
Group Submission
Perfect for families or teams of up to 13 people.
Select Party Size
Personal Information
Section 1/3Enter your current residential address (use a physical address, not a PO box, where possible).
Include country code (e.g., +252 for Somalia)
All official documents and approval notices will be sent to this address.
Passport Details
Section 2/3Identity Photo
Section 3/3Upload Photo
JPG, PNG up to 2MB
Camera access is blocked
We need camera access to capture your identity photo. You can still upload a photo instead, or enable the camera permission for this site and try again.
- Chrome/Edge: click the lock icon in the address bar → Site settings → Camera → Allow
- Safari: Settings → Websites → Camera → Allow for this site
Photo Requirements
You will crop your photo to the correct format before submission.
Photo Examples
What a valid identity photo looks like
Use a clear, passport-style photo: full face visible, centered, plain background, no filters.
Centered face
Plain background
- Good lighting, no harsh shadows
- No sunglasses or face coverings
Blurry
Cropped / cut off
- Shadows, heavy glare, or filters
- Sunglasses, hats, or face not visible
Profile Ready
Photo needs adjustment
Tip: try re-cropping tighter or upload a different photo with a plain white background and even lighting.
Photo looks good
Trip Information
Final Verification
$30.00 USD
Total processing fee for 1 traveler(s).
Live Capture
Take a clear photo
Tip: Use good lighting and keep your face centered. You can crop the photo next.
Crop Tool
Adjust the bounding box
Drag to move, drag corners to resize. Output is 600×600px (1:1).