Current travel advisories for Somalia
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Last Update: Friday, 26. July 2024 at 08:00
It is not safe to travel Somalia.
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Current situation : 5 / 5
Somalia is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa) with around 10 million citizens and a land mass of 637,657 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.3 / 5
Somalia shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Ethiopia (3.5), Djibouti with (3.2) and Kenya with (3.1 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/somalia
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to Somalia, including Somaliland (level 4 of 4). New Zealanders currently in Somalia are advised to leave. There is a significant threat from terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict and a high level of violent crime throughout the country.
New Zealanders who decide to travel to Somalia against our advice should ensure that appropriate personal security protection measures are in place at all times. We strongly recommend you consult a reputable security company with experience in Somalia for advice on security arrangements. Security arrangements should be reviewed on a regular basis. Such measures may mitigate the risks to your safety but cannot eliminate them entirely. No part of Somalia can be considered safe. This includes large cities such as Mogadishu and Kismayo.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/somalia
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We've reviewed our advice for Somalia and continue to advise do not travel. Terrorist attacks occur frequently. If you're in Somalia, leave as soon as possible. If, despite our advice you decide to stay, get professional security advice. There are no Australian officials in Somalia and our ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Somalia due to the dangerous security situation and the threat of armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
Danger level: 5
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German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/somaliasicherheit/203132
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Somalia: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 5
Travel Warning.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/somalia
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/SO
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Undvik alla resor - Säkerhetsläget är farligt framför allt för västerlänningar. För finska medborgare som vistas i landet erbjuds inget konsulärt skydd.
Danger level: 5
Avoid Travelling..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 10 million
- Covering landmass
- 637,657 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Shilling (SOS)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- SO
- Phone prefix
- +252
- Top Level Domain
- .so
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Somalia (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Somalia.
Is Somalia safe to travel in 2020?
We got distinct notes that traveling Somalia isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 5 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.
How many countries have issued advisories for Somalia?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Somalia.
What countries does Somalia share land borders with?
Somalia shares land borders with 3 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.3 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Ethiopia (3.5), Djibouti with (3.2) and Kenya with (3.1 of 5). See danger map of the region.