South African visa for Somalian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Somalian citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Somalian citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Somalian citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Somalian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Somalia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Addis Ababa: The Embassy of in Addis Ababa, ~ 928.37 kilometers (576.86 mi) away from Mogadishu, Somalia. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 37 minutes).
- Sanaa: The Consulate of in Sanaa, ~ 1157.11 kilometers (719.00 mi) away from Mogadishu, Somalia. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Somalia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Somalia traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Somalia) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 96 | N/A |
2009 | 70 | -27.08% |
2010 | 81 | 15.71% |
2011 | 83 | 2.47% |
2012 | 92 | 10.84% |
2013 | 95 | 3.26% |
2014 | 95 | 0.00% |
2015 | 89 | -6.32% |
2016 | 100 | 12.36% |
2017 | 103 | 3.00% |
2018 | 105 | 1.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Somalia comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Somalia is approximately 627,340 km2 (242,217 sq mi). This means Somalia is 93.37% smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 44,595,744 more people than the population of Somalia.
We have highlighted South Africa & Somalia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | Somalia | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 17,749,550 | 44.6 million more people live in South Africa than Somalia |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 2 | South Africa has 122 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Somalia. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 9 | South Africa passport holders can visit 58 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 8 | South African hosts 189 more foreign missions than Somalia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Somalia travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Somalia visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 105.
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Humidity | 68% | |
Wind | 1.1 km/h | |
Sunrise | 09:51 AM |
Useful Information
- Pretoria to Mogadishu: 4261.98 km (2648.27 mi)
- Travel time: 8 hours 52 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024