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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Somalia. Fee: USD 100 (~USD 100). Processing: 4-12 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Embassy-only visa. NO eVisa. Apply via Somali Embassy in Cairo or Nairobi. Fee: USD 100 (~NGN 136,000). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — active conflict, Al-Shabaab terrorism, piracy. Yellow Fever MANDATORY. Somaliland separate.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (extremely rare); Business Visa (limited sectors); Work Visa (UN/NGO/humanitarian); Pilgrimage; Student (rare); Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30-90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-90 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Application form (English/Somali); 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking + sponsor letter; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY — carried); Polio + Cholera vaccines recommended; Travel insurance covering conflict zone; NIN; Detailed security plan; Letter of authorization from Somali MOFA.
Visa types (1)
Embassy-only visa. NO eVisa. Apply via Somali Embassy in Cairo or Nairobi. Fee: USD 100 (~NGN 136,000). Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — active conflict, Al-Shabaab terrorism, piracy. Yellow Fever MANDATORY. Somaliland separate.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Active travel advisory at maximum level; (2) Missing vaccinations; (3) No verified Somali sponsor; (4) Inadequate insurance for high-risk zone; (5) Federal Somalia vs Somaliland visa confusion; (6) NGO/UN credentials required for most legit visits; (7) Past travel to Al-Shabaab-controlled regions flagged; (8) Maritime piracy security clearance for coastal travel; (9) Nigeria Boko Haram link screening for Northern Nigerian applicants.
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