Mauritania to Somalia visa requirements
Mauritanian passport holders are exempt from Somalia's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement as of September 2025 and can obtain visa on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
What Mauritania travellers need to know
If you hold a Mauritania passport and plan to visit Somalia for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Mauritanian passport holders are exempt from Somalia's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement as of September 2025 and can obtain visa on arrival.
Typical stay guidance: Typically 30-90 days depending on visa type granted at arrival.
Passport rule: Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Health note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic areas.
Recent exemption from eTA requirement (September 2025). Always confirm current requirements.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Mauritania to Somalia.
Entry requirements
- Mauritanian passport holders exempt from eTA requirement as of September 2025.
- Visa on arrival available.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- You must have proof of onward travel.
- Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from endemic areas.
Stay
Typically 30-90 days depending on visa type granted at arrival.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic areas.
Recent exemption from eTA requirement (September 2025). Always confirm current requirements.
How to prepare (Mauritania → Somalia)
- 1
Confirm Mauritania passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Somalia.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
- 5
Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Mauritania passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Somalia
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Proof of onward travel required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritania citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-06), Mauritania travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Somalia. Mauritanian passport holders are exempt from Somalia's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement as of September 2025 and can obtain visa on arrival.
How long can I stay in Somalia on a Mauritania passport?
Typically 30-90 days depending on visa type granted at arrival.
What documents should Mauritania travellers carry to Somalia?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic areas.
Where can I verify Somalia entry rules officially?
Start with: Somalia Civil Aviation Authority — eAIC. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.