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Somalia passport to Iran
Somalia passport holders need a visa for Iran, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Iran lets 188 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Somalia is not one of them.
- Somalia passports get “Visa required” at 111 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Iran passports get “eVisa” in Somalia.
Nearby passports travelling to Iran
Open to Somalia passports near Iran
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
SomaliaIran- Typical duration
- 7.3 hours
- From
- MGQ · HGA · BBO
- To
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 7.6 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.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
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
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+98
Airports
IKA · MHD · SYZ · AWZ
Highlights
- Persepolis
- Susa
- Damavand
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Somalia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Somalia passport need a visa for Iran?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 Iran immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Iran typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Iran mission.
What about a Iran passport entering Somalia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.