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Somalia passport to Saudi Arabia
Somalia passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Saudi Arabia lets 74 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, Saudi Arabia passports get “eVisa” in Somalia.
Nearby passports travelling to Saudi Arabia
Open to Somalia passports near Saudi Arabia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 60 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
SomaliaSaudi Arabia- Typical duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- MGQ · HGA · BBO
- To
- JED · RUH · DMM
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 8.2 hours
Kenya · 7.1 hours
Djibouti · 5.5 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.
Saudi Arabia
Country profile
Capital
Riyadh
Population
35.3 million
Area
1,960,582 km²
Currency
Saudi riyal SAR
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
13.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
40.3%
Ethnic groups
- Arab90%
- Afro-Asian10%
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
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 997
Dialing code
+966
Airports
JED · RUH · DMM · MED
Highlights
- Hegra
- Masjid al-Haram
- Diriyah
- Red Sea Project
Somalia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Somalia passport need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Saudi Arabia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 60 mm. Confirm with a Saudi Arabia mission.
What about a Saudi Arabia passport entering Somalia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Saudi Arabia as a visitor?
Visit Saudi eVisa：One-year multiple entry, often 90 days per stay。Apply on Visit Saudi; it is tied to the passport chip.