Tsavaro
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United States United States Somalia Somalia
Visa required

US citizens can obtain a Visa on Arrival in Somalia.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

Max stay See requirements
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel is generally required.

Entry requirements

  • Visas are generally issued on arrival at major airports (e.g., Mogadishu, Hargeisa).

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Always confirm latest entry rules before travel as immigration policies can change without notice.

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Flights from New York

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Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.