Access
No admission
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Somalia passport to Canada
Canada does not currently admit Somalia passport holders for ordinary visits.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Canada lets 54 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Somalia is not one of them.
- Somalia passports get “No admission” at 3 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Canada passports get “eVisa” in Somalia.
Nearby passports travelling to Canada
Before you fly
This passport is typically not admitted
Visa siteFlight corridor
Connection likely
SomaliaCanada- Typical duration
- 17.9 hours
- From
- MGQ · HGA · BBO
- To
- YYZ · YUL · YVR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 19.5 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.
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.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
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
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
YYZ · YUL · YVR · YYC
Highlights
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Old Quebec
- Parliament Hill
- Bay of Fundy
Somalia · No admission
FAQ
Does a Somalia passport need a visa for Canada?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “No admission”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Canada immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Canada typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 50 × 70 mm. Confirm with a Canada mission.
What about a Canada passport entering Somalia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Canada as a visitor?
Visitor visa / eTA：Usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.