Can i go to somalia

Medical facilities across Somalia have limited capacity and are often nonexistent in rural areas. Pirates are active in the waters off the Horn of Africa, especially in the international waters near Somalia.

The U. Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Somalia, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation.

For more information, U. Read the country information page. The CDC's latest guidance on international travel for vaccinated people can be found here. You are about to leave travel. Department of State. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.

Department of State of the views or products contained therein. If you wish to remain on travel. There is an ongoing high threat of terrorism with attacks expected to continue. Intelligence reports suggest that there continues to be a threat to Westerners in Somalia. If you are already in Somalia, we advise you to exercise caution at all times.

Travel to Somalia and Somaliland is subject to entry restrictions as follows:. Follow the advice of local authorities, make arrangements for an extended stay and minimise your risk of exposure to COVID Stay in touch with family and friends so they know you are safe and well.

Up to date information on travelling to Ireland can be found on gov. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings, which can turn confrontational and stay away from military sites — taking photos, of or near, military or security installations, and some public buildings, may be prohibited. There is a high threat to westerners and western interests from terrorism in Somalia, including Somaliland. These attacks could be indiscriminate, and could include crowded places, high-profile events, events involving government officials and places frequented by foreigners.

Westerners and those working for Western organisations have been targeted in attacks, including kidnappings. If you are remaining in Somalia against our advice, follow these basic precautions:. Mariners should take appropriate precautions.

Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID Before travelling, verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation.

Consider even your transit points, as transit rules are in place in many destinations. This could disrupt your travel. Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. We have obtained the information on this page from the Somalian authorities. It can, however, change at any time. Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada. Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements.

Official travel. Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest diplomatic mission for your destination. Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever vaccines section.

Be sure that your routine vaccines , as per your province or territory, are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.

Some of these vaccines include: measles-mumps-rubella MMR , diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella chickenpox , influenza and others. You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health professional about which ones are right for you. It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.

Anyone who has not completed a vaccine series is at increased risk of being infected with the virus that causes COVID when travelling internationally. Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are adequately protected against COVID Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver spread through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person.

All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated. Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids.

Travellers who may be exposed e. Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza flu is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus.

Get the flu shot. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of being infected with it when travelling internationally.

Regardless of where you are going, talk to a health care professional before travelling to make sure you are fully protected against measles. Polio is present in this country. Polio can be prevented by vaccination, which is part of the routine vaccines for children in Canada. If you are staying more than 4 weeks in this country, you may need to show proof of polio vaccination when you leave the country.

Make sure that the polio vaccination is documented on the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis. This is the only document accepted as proof of vaccination. Rabies is a deadly illness spread to humans through a bite, scratch or lick from an infected animal. Vaccination should be considered for travellers going to areas where rabies exists and who have a high risk of exposure e. Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.

Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection. About Yellow Fever. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office of the destination s you will be visiting to verify any additional entry requirements. Travellers to any destination in the world can develop travellers' diarrhea from consuming contaminated water or food.

You will need a visa for all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland. You may also be required to provide a letter of invitation on arrival in Somalia outlining the purpose of your travel. You can usually get this from your place of work a hotel booking may also suffice. Without this letter, you could be denied entry. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Somalia, including Somaliland.

The British Government is limited in the consular support it can offer in such circumstances. See the healthcare information in the Coronavirus section for information on what to do if you think you have coronavirus while in Somalia. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad. General information on travel vaccinations and a travel health checklist is available on the NHS website.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or purchased in the UK can be different in other countries. While travel can be enjoyable, it can sometimes be challenging. There are clear links between mental and physical health, so looking after yourself during travel and when abroad is important. Information on travelling with mental health conditions is available in our guidance page.

There are basic hospital facilities in Hargeisa. Elsewhere medical facilities are extremely limited or non-existent. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad, evacuation by air ambulance and repatriation.

There have been confirmed cases of acute watery diarrheal syndrome in the Lower Shebelle Region of Somalia and Cholera in Banaadir Region. The World Health Organisation has issued temporary recommendations about polio vaccination. For more information and advice visit the website of the National Travel Health Network and Centre and contact your GP before you travel. Credit cards are not accepted in Somalia and it is not possible to obtain currency advances against a credit card. You should take hard currency, normally US dollars.

If you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad, contact the FCDO in London on 24 hours. The FCDO travel advice helps you make your own decisions about foreign travel. Read more about how the FCDO assesses and categorises risk in foreign travel advice. Our crisis overseas page suggests additional things you can do before and during foreign travel to help you stay safe. The question of refunds and cancellations is a matter for you and your travel company.

Travel companies make their own decisions about whether or not to offer customers a refund. For help resolving problems with a flight booking, visit the website of the Civil Aviation Authority. Our foreign travel checklist and crisis overseas page suggest things you can do before and during foreign travel to plan your trip and stay safe. Versions prior to 2 September will be archived as FCO travel advice. UK, you can submit an enquiry. Introducing Somalia. Plan your trip.