Travel advice for Somalia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Somalia.

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Somalia
Import local currency up to SOS 200.00
Import foreign currency unlimited; must be declared
Export local currency up to SOS 200.00
Export foreign currency limited to amounts imported and declared (minus exchange)

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 2 h / + 1 h during our summer time

Capital

Mogadishu

National language

Official language

Somali

Language capabilities

Arabic, English and Italian

Voltage

220 volt

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 11.30 h (Sat - Thu)

Stores

8.00 - 12.30 h and 16.30 - 19.00 h (Sat - Thu)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens
  • Passport still valid after end of stay with visa as well as return or onward travel ticket.

  • Please inquire early at the Embassy about exact entry regulations.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of dengue fever.

  • Year-round risk of malaria throughout the country.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Nairobi (Kenia), International House, 7th Floor, Mama Ngina Street
Tel. +254 20 222 87 35

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