IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP AGENCY

Travel Documents

The Somali Ordinary Passport.

An Ordinary Passport is issued to eligible citizens for personal international travel. It serves as an official document confirming the holder’s identity and nationality.

  • Tourism
  • Education
  • Business
  • Medical Treatment
  • Family Visits
  • Other Private Purposes
Passport Requirements
The Somali ordinary passport
Biometric e-PassportSecure identity, modern technology.
Electronic Visa (eTAS)Apply online before you travel.
INTERPOL PartnershipGlobal cooperation for safer borders.
Border Security SystemsProtecting our borders, our future.

How to Apply for Your Passport

Simple steps to complete your application

Step 01

Prepare Documents

Gather your national ID, The Certificate of Non Criminal record and two recent passport photos, and the completed application form.

Step 02

Submit Application

Apply at the headquarters in Mogadishu or any regional immigration office.

Step 03

Biometric Enrollment

Attend an enrollment center to capture your fingerprints, digital photograph, and signature.

Step 04

Collection

Collect your travel document in person from the office where your application was submitted.

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Our Core Services

We provide a wide range of services to make your journey easier.

Passport ServicesApply for a new Somali e-passport, renew an expired passport, or replace a lost or damaged one.Visa ServicesEntry visas, visa extensions, and visa-on-arrival information for foreign nationals visiting Somalia.Residence PermitsResidence permits for foreign nationals living, working, or investing in Somalia.Border ServicesEntry and exit control at airports, seaports, and land borders across the country.Work PermitsWork permits for foreign nationals taking up employment in Somalia.Consular ServicesConsular support delivered through Somali missions abroad and Agency branches.Returnees and ReadmissionManagement of returnee and readmission cases for Somali nationals coming home.

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