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Somalia travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Do not travel to Somalia. Somalia is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Somalia. Somalia is part of Africa with main city at Mogadishu. Its Least Developed country with a population of 11M people. The main currency is Somali Shilling. The languages spoken are Somali and Arabic.
๐Ÿ‘ Least Developed ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 11M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Somalia

Do not travel

We've reviewed our advice for Somalia. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel. Terrorist attacks continue to occur. If you're in Somalia, leave as soon as possible. If you decide to stay despite our advice, get professional security advice. We continue to advise: Do not travelย to Somalia due to armed conflict, the ongoing very high threat of terrorist attack and kidnapping, and dangerous levels of violent crime.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Somalia

Open for travel

For entry into Somalia

International travel to Somalia is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from pre-departure testing requirements.
Vaccine exemptions do not apply to those traveling to Somaliland.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/somalia/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, prior to departure. Test certificates must include a QR code.

Conditional testing

All travelers entering Somaliland must provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 96 hours of departure.
Travelers without proof of a negative test will be administered a PCR test on arrival, at their own expense. Those testing positive may have to quarantine for 14 days in a government approved facility, at their own expense.

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival and on departure, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing at the traveler's expense may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.

Use of masks

Face masks are recommended but should not replace other safety measures such as social distancing.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Please be advised bars are not allowed to operate in Somalia. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Nightclubs

Please be advised nightclubs are not allowed to operate in Somalia. The sale of alcohol is prohibited.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Somalia

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Some Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Allowed

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