Travel to Somalia
eTAS travel authorisation, visa rules and what to carry.
Guides
Somalia visa and eTAS: what you need before you fly
Somalia uses an online Electronic Travel Authorisation System (eTAS). Here is who needs it, how to apply and what to carry.
Money in Mogadishu: dollars, shillings and mobile money
US dollars and mobile wallets such as EVC Plus run daily life in Mogadishu. Cards are rarely accepted.
SIM cards and internet in Mogadishu
Getting connected is fast and cheap. Bring your passport to an official shop and you can be online in minutes.