Arrival, immigration and airport procedures in Somalia

Af-Soomaali: Imaatinka, socdaalka iyo habraacyada garoonka Soomaaliya. Faahfaahinta hoose waxay ku qoran tahay Ingiriisi; mar walba ka xaqiiji shuruudaha hadda jira hay'adda mas'uulka ah.

Steps

1. Keep your passport and approved authorisation accessible before leaving the aircraft.
2. Follow signs and staff directions to the appropriate immigration desk; answer official questions accurately.
3. Present only the documents requested and retain any entry record given to you.
4. Collect baggage, check tags and use the formal process to report missing or damaged items before leaving the controlled area.
5. Proceed through the appropriate customs channel and declare items when required.
6. Meet only the confirmed driver or host at the agreed point and verify their identity before departing.

Documents or information to prepare

• Passport
• Accepted visa or travel authorisation
• Arrival or customs form if issued
• Accommodation, host and onward-transport details
• Baggage receipts

Important cautions

Requirements can change: Confirm the current rules with your airline and the responsible immigration authority, embassy or service provider before travelling. Somali.help does not collect passport numbers, visa documents or medical information and does not guarantee entry, safety or service availability.

• Airport processes differ by entry point and can change; do not rely on an old traveller report.
• Do not hand your passport or baggage to an unofficial helper.
• Requirements, fees and operating procedures can change without notice.
• Confirm the current requirement with your airline and the responsible immigration authority, embassy or service provider before travelling.
• Somali.help provides independent, source-labelled information and does not guarantee a visa, entry, safety or service availability.