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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Somalia. Fee: USD 60 (~USD 60). Processing: 3-7 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available since 2022 BUT security situation poor. Tourist visa: USD 60 (~PKR 16,800) for 30-day single entry. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY. Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — al-Shabaab security threats.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 30-day single entry); Visa on Arrival at Mogadishu Aden Adde airport (with pre-approval); Tourist Visa; Business Visa; Work Visa; Diplomatic. Security: most foreign travel restricted to limited zones with armed security.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 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); Online eVisa application at evisa.gov.so; Recent digital photo; Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Hotel booking (limited inventory — usually fortified compounds); Return ticket; Bank statement; CNIC; Local sponsor's invitation often required; Travel insurance with security coverage.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available since 2022 BUT security situation poor. Tourist visa: USD 60 (~PKR 16,800) for 30-day single entry. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY. Travel STRONGLY DISCOURAGED — al-Shabaab security threats.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections: (1) Security situation — al-Shabaab threat; many missions advise against travel; (2) Yellow Fever cert missing; (3) Inadequate sponsor/accommodation; (4) Documentation gaps; (5) Visit purpose questioned (limited legitimate tourism); (6) Pakistani aid worker visa abuse concerns.
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