🇸🇴 Somalia visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Somalia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders
Before traveling to Somalia, Sao Tomean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Somalia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Somalia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Somalia is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Somali citizens traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 13 of 16 destinations are open to Sao Tomean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Somalia
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Somali shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- Arabic, Somali
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Sao Tomean citizens need an e-visa for Somalia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Sao Tomean citizens apply online for entry to Somalia?
Yes. Somalia offers an online e-visa for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Somalia?
The currency in Somalia is the Somali shilling (Sh). The capital city is Mogadishu.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Sao Tomean citizens traveling to Somalia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Somalia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.