Somalia passport → Egypt

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for Egypt, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +20
Region: Northern Africa

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Egypt for other passports

SomaliaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Africa for Somali passport holders

LibyaeVisa
AlgeriaVisa required
MoroccoVisa required
SudanVisa required
TunisiaVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Somali passport holders need a visa for Egypt, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Somali citizens stay in Egypt?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?

30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.