Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · SomaliaPassport Atlas
Rwanda passport to Somalia
Yes — Rwanda passport holders can visit Somalia without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Somalia lets 8 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Rwanda is one of them.
- Rwanda passports get “Visa free” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Somalia passports also enter Rwanda without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Somalia
Open to Rwanda passports near Somalia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
RwandaSomalia- Typical duration
- 4.9 hours
- From
- KGL · KME · GYI
- To
- MGQ · HGA · BBO
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 11 hours
Kenya · 4.9 hours
Uganda · 4.9 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Rwanda
Country profile
Capital
Kigali
Population
14.1 million
Area
26,338 km²
Currency
Rwandan franc RWF
Languages
English, French, Kinyarwanda
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
513,316 · 2024
Migrant share
3.6%
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Somalia
Country profile
Capital
Mogadishu
Population
19.7 million
Area
637,657 km²
Currency
Somali shilling SOS
Languages
Arabic, Somali
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
77,972 · 2024
Migrant share
0.4%
Ethnic groups
predominantly Somali with lesser numbers of Arabs, Bantus, and others
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+252
Airports
MGQ · HGA · BBO · GLK
Highlights
- Laas Geel
- Lido Beach
- Berbera
Rwanda · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Rwanda passport need a visa for Somalia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Somalia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Somalia mission.
What about a Somalia passport entering Rwanda?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.