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Somalia travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Somalia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Somalia.
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Somalia travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Somalia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Somalia - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +3 hours |
| Language(s) | Somali, Arabic |
| Currency | Somali Shilling |
| Electricity | G plug (220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
Somalia tourist information
✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
| Travelling to Somalia? | |
|---|---|
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Somalia weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  32 |
32 |
33 |
33 |
32 |
31 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
32 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  0 |
0 |
1 |
 5 |
 7 |
 13 |
13 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Sea temperature °C |  26 |
27 |
 28 |
29 |
28 |
26 |
26 |
 25 |
26 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
The Somalia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mogadishu.
Somalia travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Somalia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Somalia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Somalia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Somalia - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Somalia - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Somalia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Somalia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Somalia.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Somalia travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Somalia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Somalia - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Somalia - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Somalia - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Somalia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Somalia travel features
Do you want to learn more about Somalia? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Somalia.
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Somalia FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Somalia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Somalia?
Somalia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Somalia.
Check out Ministry of Health, Somalia for more information.
What is the time difference between Somalia and the UK?
The time difference between Somalia and the UK is UK time+3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Somalia?
The main languages spoken in Somalia are Somali and Arabic.
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What is the currency in Somalia?
The currency in Somalia is the Somali Shilling (SOS).
Send money to Somalia with World Remit*.
Which plugs are used in Somalia?
Somalia uses electrical plug type G (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Somalia?
They drive on the right side of the road in Somalia.
Do you need a visa for Somalia?
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