Who needs to apply

All visitors, including infants and children, must obtain an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before starting their journey.

• tourism, including visiting family and friends
• business, including sports and entertainment
• transit through Somalia
• Permitted Paid Engagement
• short-term study (up to 6 months)
• private medical treatment
• marriage or civil partnership
• academic visit and dependants

Requirements

• Passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
• Selfie or passport photo
• Contact info (email and phone)
• Arrival and departure itinerary
• Accommodation booking confirmation(s)
• Return flight ticket (if applicable)
• Valid email for eTA (PDF)
• Payment method for the fee

Persons/Countries exempt

• Visa free: Rwanda, Malaysia
• Visa on arrival: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Burundi, Mauritania, Tanzania, Uganda, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Comoros
• Exempt: multiple-entry visas, residence permits, UNLP

Validity and notes

• Single entry; cannot be modified or transferred
• Validity starts from selected arrival date; enter within 180 days
• Ensure accurate data; corrections require new application and fee
• eTAS cannot be extended once issued
• Carry a printed or digital eTA when traveling