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Do citizens of Somalia need a visa for Australia?

No admission

Australia does not admit Somalia passport holders at present.

Entry rule
No admission
Last checked
Nov 9, 2026
Document checklist

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: Somalia → Australia

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Australia missions in Somalia

Australia has no resident embassy or consulate in Somalia on record. Somalia is covered by the Australia mission in Nairobi, Kenya.

Somalia missions in Australia

Somalia has no resident embassy or consulate in Australia on record.

Somalia embassy & consulates in Australia

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Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Somalia need a visa for Australia?

Australia does not admit Somalia passport holders at present. Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

Is there an embassy of Australia in Somalia?

No. Australia has no resident embassy or consulate in Somalia on record. Somalia is covered by the Australia mission in Nairobi, Kenya.