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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · SomaliaPassport Atlas
Tanzania passport to Somalia
Tanzania passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Somalia, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Somalia lets 8 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Tanzania is one of them.
- Tanzania passports get “On arrival” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Somalia passports get “eVisa” in Tanzania.
Nearby passports travelling to Somalia
Open to Tanzania passports near Somalia
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
TanzaniaSomalia- Typical duration
- 4.2 hours
- From
- DAR · JRO · ZNZ
- To
- MGQ · HGA · BBO
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 10.9 hours
Kenya · 4.8 hours
Ethiopia · 6.1 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.
Tanzania
Country profile
Capital
Dodoma
Population
68.2 million
Area
945,087 km²
Currency
Tanzanian shilling TZS
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
462,371 · 2024
Migrant share
0.7%
Ethnic groups
- mainland - African99%
- other1%
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
Tanzania · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Tanzania passport need a visa for Somalia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. 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 Tanzania?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.