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Visa Information for Somalia

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Name: Somali Democratic Republic

Location: East Africa

Time: IST (-) 2 1/2 hrs

Capital: Mogadishu

Language: Somali (official), Arabic, Swahili, English and Italian.

Area: 637,657 sq kms

Population: 10,251,568 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day: 1 July (Foundation of the Republic)

Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS) 1 = INR 0.0301262

Climate: The country features four seasons. In month of January, the harshest period of the country starts that is hot and very dry. Gu is the first rainy season that starts in March and continues to June. During August, Hagaa is a time of dry monsoon winds and dust clouds. The second rainy season starts in September and continues to December and is called Dayr.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1st January: New Year's Day, 13th January: Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad), 1st May: Labor Day, 26th June: Independence Day, 1st July: Republic Day, 28th July: Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 4th October: Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), 3rd November: Ashura

Airline Name: Somali Airlines/Dallo Airlines

International Airports: Mogadishu (MGQ)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

Embassy is not issuing Tourist Visa currently.
The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of minimum 3 months from the date of application of the Visa
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly filled & signed
Two passport-size photographs
A Covering Letter from the Applicant stating the reason to visit
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward country Visa
Proof of enough funds to cover your expanses
Bank statements for the last 6 months
IT Returns of last 3 years
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 30 days that further can be extended in Somalia
Its processing time is 24 hours

3 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs.5000
6 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs.10000
1 Year (Multiple Entry) Visa fee is Rs.12000

Business Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of minimum 3 months from the date of application of the Visa
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly filled & signed
Two passport-size photographs
A Cover Letter from the concerned Indian Organization suggesting travel and stating the details of the Organization to be visited in Somalia
A Letter of Invitation from the concerned Business Associate/s in Somalia
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward country Visa
Proof of enough funds to cover your expanses
Bank statements for the last 6 months
IT Returns of last 3 years
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 30 days that further can be extended in Somalia
Its processing time is 24 hours

3 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs.5000
6 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs.10000
1 Year (Multiple Entry) Visa fee is Rs.12000

Transit Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of minimum 3 months from the date of application of the Visa
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly filled & signed
Two passport-size photographs
A Cover Letter from the concerned Indian Organization suggesting travel and stating the details of the Organization to be visited in Somalia
A Letter of Invitation from the concerned Business Associate/s in Somalia
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward country Visa
Proof of enough funds to cover your expanses
Bank statements for the last 6 months
IT Returns of last 3 years
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 30 days that further can be extended in Somalia
Its processing time is 24 hours

3 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs.5000

Seamen Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of minimum 3 months from the date of application of the Visa
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed) duly filled & signed
Two passport-size photographs
Indian Seamen traveling on duty should always carry a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book
The Shipping Agent in Somalia has to send a fax message to the Embassy explaining the details of the Seamen along with the date and port of joining the ship
Confirm onward/ return flight ticket
Onward country Visa
Proof of enough funds to cover your expanses
Bank statements for the last 6 months
IT Returns of last 3 years
Visa once issued is valid for 90 days for a maximum stay of 7 days that further can be extended in Somalia
Its processing time is 24 hours
Only single entry visa is issued

3 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs. 5000
6 Months (Single Entry) Visa fee is Rs. 10000
1 Year (Multiple Entry) Visa fee is Rs.12000

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of the Republic of Somalia
Address: C-5/10, 1st Floor, Safdarjung Development Area
City: New Delhi - 110 016
Country: India
Telephone: 2653 4177
Fax: 4551 0250
Timings: Mon to Fri, 1000 to 1500 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1400 hrs
Email: somaliaembassyindia@yahoo.com
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1400 hrs

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