{"id":15884,"date":"2024-09-22T17:14:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T17:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.so\/en\/?page_id=15884"},"modified":"2024-12-23T16:31:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T16:31:59","slug":"about-ica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/immigration.gov.so\/en\/about-ica\/","title":{"rendered":"About ICA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"15884\" class=\"elementor elementor-15884\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e771da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e771da\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9517f9\" data-id=\"e9517f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d539504 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d539504\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-707f7c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"707f7c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2ce2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c2ce2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7777a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7777a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About ICA\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0768a24 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0768a24\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4f806 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf4f806\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23aea03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23aea03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Evolution and Milestones:<\/strong><br \/>The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has been a pillar of the country\u2019s strength and progress. Through decades of dedicated service, ICA has achieved numerous milestones, including the digitization of immigration records and the implementation of advanced biometric security measures. These advancements have not only streamlined operations but also strengthened the nation\u2019s defences against evolving threats, demonstrating the agency\u2019s dynamic adaptability.<\/p><p><strong>Manade and excellence:<\/strong><br \/>The commitment to ensuring the nation\u2019s sovereignty and public safety is central to ICA\u2019s mission. A strict adherence to national security protocols, as well as meticulous immigration and passport services, contribute to this goal. The agency is also responsible for border security, as well as monitoring and managing cross-border movements.<\/p><p><strong>Comprehensive Services:<\/strong><br \/>A variety of services are provided by ICA to both Somali citizens and foreign nationals. These include the issuance of the Somali biometric passport, which is known for its advanced security features, travel documents and expedited entry visas. Strategic collaborations with diplomatic missions and consular offices enhance these offerings, allowing individuals travelling to and from Somalia to experience seamless international travel and immigration processes.<\/p><p><strong>Nationwide Accessibility:<\/strong><br \/>The agency\u2019s strong national presence is demonstrated by its extensive network of regional branches. Each branch ensures accessibility and efficiency for those seeking immigration and passport services, with professionals dedicated to providing excellent service. These branches demonstrate ICA\u2019s commitment to quality, as they strictly adhere to established procedures and protocols.<\/p><p><strong>Technological Frontier:<\/strong><br \/>In its pursuit of excellence, ICA consistently strives to exceed expectations by incorporating cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices. This forward-thinking approach has propelled the agency to the forefront of national security and travel facilitation, ensuring the smooth transit of individuals and protecting the nation\u2019s borders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d625c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4d625c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fa18e1\" data-id=\"5fa18e1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c6d7ff3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c6d7ff3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-aea34ed\" data-id=\"aea34ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-160e1d3\" data-id=\"160e1d3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia History> ICA About ICA\u200b Evolution and Milestones:The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) has been a pillar of the country\u2019s strength and progress. Through decades of dedicated service, ICA has achieved numerous milestones, including the digitization of immigration records and the implementation of advanced biometric security measures. 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