2026 data
Somalia passport: where you can travel visa-free
33
Access to 33 destinations without a prior visa
#195 strongest passport in the world · 199
The Somalia passport is limited: it gives access to 33 destinations without a prior visa, ranked #195 worldwide in 2026 — 66 below the global average of 99.
The strongest passport in the world, United Arab Emirates, reaches 168 destinations — 135 more than Somalia. Even so, these 33 cover the bulk of Africa and the major international hubs.
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Access by region
How many destinations each region opens without a prior visa.
The Somalia passport is strongest across Africa, opening 15 of 53 destinations without a prior visa. Its weakest region is Europe, at 0 of 46 — where it pays to check visa rules early.
Popular destinations that need a visa
See how to get each visa:
Types of access
Not all access is equal. With the Somalia passport: 11 destinations are fully visa-free, 21 grant a visa on arrival, 1 ask for an electronic authorization (eTA), 45 need an e-Visa before you travel, and 118 require a traditional consular visa.
Visa-free
11Visa on arrival
21Electronic auth (eTA)
1e-Visa (online)
45Visa required
118No admission
2How we calculate
The figure 33 sums every destination the Somalia passport enters without a prior visa — visa-free, on arrival and eTA — the same method used by the main passport indexes. 2026 data, reviewed regularly.
Planning a trip? Sort out the visa for the destinations that need one, then compare flights, hotels and insurance — all on Voyspark, in 9 languages.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can the Somalia passport enter visa-free?
In 2026, 33 destinations without a prior visa (visa-free, on arrival or eTA) — the #195 strongest passport in the world.
Which popular destinations require a visa for the Somalia passport?
Among the most searched: United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, Japan, China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, Greece, Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Morocco. Each has a step-by-step visa guide on Voyspark.
Is the Somalia passport good for travel?
It is a limited passport, 66 below the world average. It opens 33 destinations without a prior visa.
How does the Somalia passport compare to the strongest in the world?
The leader is United Arab Emirates, with 168 destinations. Somalia, with 33, sits 135 behind.
What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA?
Visa-free: you enter on your passport alone. Visa on arrival: the visa is issued at the airport or border, usually for a fee. eTA: an electronic authorization you request online before travelling. All three count as access without a prior visa.
How do I get a visa for the countries that require one?
Every visa-required destination has a step-by-step guide on Voyspark with costs, timelines and documents. Start at our visa hub.