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.

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

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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

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Somalia weather

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The Somalia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Mogadishu.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Somalia covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Somalia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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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 due to Covid-19?

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.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Somalia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Somalia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

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).

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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?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Somalia.

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