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On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · SomaliaPassport Atlas
Uganda passport to Somalia
Uganda 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 — Uganda is one of them.
- Uganda passports get “On arrival” at 25 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Somalia passports get “eVisa” in Uganda.
Nearby passports travelling to Somalia
Open to Uganda 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
Direct flights
UgandaSomalia- Typical duration
- 2.3 hours
- From
- EBB
- To
- MGQ
Airlines Northern Dene Airways
Search live faresDuration 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.
Uganda
Country profile
Capital
Kampala
Population
45.9 million
Area
236,040 km²
Currency
Ugandan shilling UGX
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
2.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- other32.1%
- Baganda16.5%
- Banyankole9.6%
- Basoga8.8%
- Bakiga7.1%
- Iteso7%
- Other18.9%
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
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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
Uganda · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Uganda 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 Uganda?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.