Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia

29 October Berlin, Germany – A delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, is currently on a work trip to Germany. During this visit, DG Ahmed Said, accompanied by the Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador of Somalia to Germany, …

November 28, 2024   Director General Ahmed Said Mohamed and his delegation, who are on a working visit to Germany and are accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Government of Somalia in Germany, met with the leaders of the Ministry of the Interior to discuss the importance of recognizing …

November 25, 2024   Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia participated in a workshop in Djibouti organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), attended by representatives from several IGAD member countries. The workshop focused on enhancing knowledge and experience in effective cooperation and data sharing related to …

November 20, 2024   The Immigration and Citizenship Agency recently convened a meeting at Aden Abdulle Airport to discuss strategies for enhancing and accelerating immigration services. In attendance were Deputy Director General Mr. Hussein Abdullahi Sheikh, along with officials from the Border and Immigration Departments, leaders from various immigration and border …

November 18, 2024  Egypt Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency have completed a month-long training program in Egypt. The training, which focused on border control and management, document verification, and combating human trafficking, was jointly organized by the governments of Egypt and Italy. It was attended by immigration officials …

November 16, 2024  Mogadishu, Somalia The Director-General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, officially closed a meeting aimed at forming the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) in South West State. The Director-General urged the committee to strengthen internal cooperation to enhance border security while facilitating …

November 4, 2024  Putland,Garowe Garowe, Somalia – The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia today launched a meeting in Garowe to establish an Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) aimed at strengthening border cooperation in Puntland. The committee will work across agencies to ensure smooth movement of people and goods, prioritizing …

October 28, 2024 , Mogadisho,Somalia Mogadishu, Somalia — The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, has inaugurated a key meeting to establish the Inter-agency Coordination Committee for the management and cooperation of ports of entry in Galmudug State. This committee will serve as a …

October 26, 2024 , Moshi,Tanzania  — Nine senior officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) have successfully completed a five-day advanced training program in Moshi, Tanzania. The training, held by international experts from the Training Institute of the International Organization for Migration, focused on enhancing document inspection skills, with …

October 23, 2024 , Riyadh,Suadi Arabia  Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency participated in a high-level conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for advancing women’s leadership in migration, border control, and security. The event was organized by Naif Arab University for Security Sciences …

October 17, 2024 , Mogadisho,Somalia  The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has concluded a workshop with the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee working at Aden Abdulle International (AAI) Airport and Mogadishu Port.   This workshop, which focused on the collaboration among committee members, discussed the roles of each agency …

October 14, 2024 , Kenya Nerobia,  The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, today inaugurated a training session in Nairobi focused on document verification and investigation. Officers from the Immigration Agencies of Somalia and Kenya, as well as investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department …

October 8, 2024 , Mogadisho Somalia,  — Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed received H.E Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf, Ambassador of Djibouti to Somalia, at the ICA Headquarters in Mogadishu. The meeting marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and operational ties between Somalia …

Sep 19, 2024 , Copenhagen, Denmark  Delegation from Somalia Engages with Danish Officials on Passport Recognition    A delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia, has embarked on a work trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss the recognition of …

Sep 14, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Holds Coordination and Five-Year Plan Implementation Conference. Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia convened a Coordination and Five-Year Plan Implementation Conference in Mogadishu, attended by senior officials from the Federal Government of Somalia. The conference, aimed at enhancing …

Sep 12, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, has concluded a workshop for officials from various border agencies of the Jubbaland Administration. The Director General urged the officials to effectively fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding the country’s borders and to …

Sep 12, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, received the Ambassador of Norway to Somalia, Mr. Carsten Carlsen, and the Immigration Consul at the Norwegian Embassy, Ms. Catherine Fari, in his office.   The Director General first expressed his gratitude …

Sep 12, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia completed a two-day training program aimed at enhancing the skills of its officials in Mogadishu. This training, centered on General Document verifaction and was designed for ICA inspectors from various operational locations, equipping them with techniques to better assess …

Aug 22, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia The Director General (DG) of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Ahmed Said Mohamed, has announced the successful completion of a specialized training program for 15 border officials from various border-related institutions that work together at the border The comprehensive training program equipped the officials with enhanced knowledge and …

Aug 21, 2024 Mogadisho, Somalia In His Speech, The Prime Minister Expressed Gratitude To The Director General Of The Immigration And Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, And The Agency’s Leadership For Their Dedication To Improving Passport Services And Making Them More Accessible To The Public. He Highlighted Their …

Aug 17, 2024 – Balambale border  district of the Galgaduud region, Somalia The President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor Qor, and the Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Ahmed Said Mohamed, have inaugurated the building of the Balambale border post in the Balambale district of the …

Aug 15, 2024 – Feer-Feer border Hiran region of the Hirshabelle State, Somalia The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has inaugurated the new building of the Feer-Feer border crossing post in the Hiran region of the Hirshabelle State. The ceremony was officiated by the Director General of the ICA, Mr. …

Aug 12, 2024 – Lasanood, SSC Khatumo State , Somalia The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has opened its eighth branch office in the city of Lasanood, SSC Khatumo state. This new office will provide essential services to the people living in the region, including passport applications and other immigration-related …

July 17, 2024 – Mogadisho , Somalia The Immigration And Citizenship Agency (ICA) Of Somalia Completed A Comprehensive Training Program For 20 Of Its Immigration Officers. The Training Focused On Strengthening The Officers’ Knowledge Of Immigration Regulations, Promoting Best Practices In Service Delivery, And Instilling A Strong Work Ethic Centered …

July 11, 2024 – Tunis , Tunisia Tunis, Tunisia — The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA), Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, and his delegation took part in the 21st Annual Session of Heads of Immigration & Citizenship Agencies of Arab League Member States. This crucial …

June 13, 2024 – Mogadishu, Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has officially launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the organization’s service development initiatives over the coming years. The launch event was presided over by the Director-General of ICA Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Said …

June 12, 2024 – Mogadishu, Somalia The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has successfully completed the validation process for its Five-Year Strategic Plan. This marks the final step in the development of this critical roadmap for the organization.   The validation meeting, held in Mogadishu, was presided over …

[jun 8, 2024, Mogadisho -Somalia] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has concluded a training session for 25 of its immigration officers focused on the detection of fraudulent travel documents. The aim of this training program is to equip ICA’s frontline personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary …

[May 30, 2024, Mombasa – Kenya] Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia were among 52 representatives from 14 African countries who convened in Mombasa, Kenya for a meeting organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to discuss the digitization of national ID systems and the …

[May 26, 2024,  Egypt] A team of officers from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia recently took part in a month-long training program organized jointly by the governments of Italy and Egypt. The training which tookplace from April to May brought together a total of 60 officers from …

[May 25, 2024, Abuja – Nigeria] Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) recently sent a delegation to attend an IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) learning mission on free movement and migration governance in Abuja, Nigeria. The mission provided an opportunity for the Somali officers to learn from the experiences of the …

[May 24, 2024, Mogadishu – Somalia] Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), recently concluded a 3-day workshop focused on countering illegal human trafficking at the country’s borders. The workshop brought together officers from the ICA, NISA, and the Somali Police Force to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to …

[May 16, 2024, Oslo – Norway] A high-level delegation from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, led by Director General Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, recently held a crucial meeting with the Director General of the Immigration Directorate (UDI), Mr. Frode Forfang, in Oslo, Norway. During the meeting, both parties …

[May 15, 2024, Kampala – Uganda] Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia are currently in Kampala, Uganda to attend a high-level meeting organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretariat. The meeting aims to provide updates on the implementation of protocols related to immigration, labor mobility, disaster management, and pastoralism among IGAD member states. The meeting comes at …

[May 15, 2024, Kambala – Uganda] A delegation led by Mr. Hussein Abdullahi, the Deputy Director-General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, participated in a crucial meeting organized by the African Union (AU) in Kampala, Uganda. The meeting brought together delegates from various AU member states to discuss …

[May 03, 2024] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia has successfully concluded a crucial two-day meeting aimed at establishing the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) for the regions of Beled-Hawo and Dolow. This committee is poised to play a pivotal role in ensuring robust border security and facilitating the …

[Lyon, France – May 26, 2024] The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, accompanied by his Senior Advisor Mahad Abdi, participated in the esteemed 19th Annual Interpol Conference held in Lyon, France. This year’s conference, with a primary focus on information sharing …

[April 25, 2024] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) concluded a comprehensive two-day training that centred on the effective management of humanitarian border crises. Held in Mogadishu, the workshop aimed to equip frontline immigration officers with essential skills and knowledge to handle immigration crises while upholding human rights. …

[March 09, 2024] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) Officers participated in a week-long training session on immigration and border control in Moshi, Tanzania.  The training program, organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), focused on enhancing the officers’ skills in preventing organized crimes, strengthening border control measures, and …

[March 07, 2024] Immigration and citizenship of Somalia has recently implemented a groundbreaking modern system aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the passport application process. This innovative digital system is set to replace the old manual documentation system that has been utilized for several decades. The introduction of this cutting-edge …

[Febraayo 27, 2024] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) concluded a two-day advanced training program focused on travel document examination and verification. The training aimed to equip immigration officers with sophisticated techniques to effectively examine and detect fraudulent documents using advanced technology. The training program also provided comprehensive …

[Febraayo 23, 2024] The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA), Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, led a delegation to the United Kingdom that had crucial talks with representatives from the UK’s Home Office, Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth & Development Office, and HM Passport Office. The delegation’s visit …

[Febraayo 18, 2024] Immigration and Citizenship Agency has begun the consultation process in Mogadishu to draft a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing the delivery services of the ICA.The consultation was attended by Department directors, Heads of Branches, Heads of Offices, and Senior Advisors. H.E. Mohamed Ali Hagaa, Acting Minister …

[Febraayo 12, 2024] Kismayo City, Somalia – In a significant step toward improving border security and strengthening collaboration, the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) convened a crucial meeting with key government agencies in Kismayo. The meeting brought together 21 officers from various departments, including the ICA, National Intelligence …

[Febraayo 8, 2024] The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA) has improved the passport service by increasing its daily ordinary passport application admissions. The agency’s DG, Ahmed Said Mohamed, described this move as a response to the surge in applications for ordinary passports owing to the impending Hajj season. …

[January 31, 2024] The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has renovated its international arrival area to make service delivery more accessible and smoother. With more people coming on international flights, the ICA expanded and modernized its immigration counters to handle the increase. The improvements include more counters, high-tech systems …

[January 30, 2024] The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, FGS, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, recently conducted a productive meeting with the Ambassador of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) Embassy in Kenya. During his visit to the JFS Embassy in Kenya, the Director General engaged in discussions …

[JEDDAH, KSA – January 10, 2024] The Director General of Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr.Ahmed Said Mohamed, along with other delegations, visited the Somali Consulate in Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The visit is part of the agency’s top management efforts to improve the ICA’s operations …

[On January 4, 2024] the Somali Federal Council of Ministers approved the rules regulating the country’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA). This significant move represents a major step towards improving service delivery, promoting immigration, and safeguarding border security. The recently ratified draft of regulations establishes a comprehensive framework …

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