Somalia passport → United Kingdom

Do Somali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Visa required in advance

Somali passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, 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: gov.uk

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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United Kingdom at a glance

Capital: London
Currency: British pound (GBP)
Languages: English
Calling code: +44
Region: Northern Europe

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Buckingham Palace

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United Kingdom for other passports

SomaliaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StateseTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaeTA180 days

Nearby in Northern Europe for Somali passport holders

DenmarkVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
FinlandVisa required
IcelandVisa required
IrelandVisa required
LatviaVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
NorwayVisa required

Common questions

Do Somali citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Somali passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom?

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 the United Kingdom?

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.