Russian visa for Somalian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Somalian passport holders visiting Russia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Somalian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Somalian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Somalian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Somalian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia 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 Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Djibouti: The Embassy of in Djibouti, ~ 788.90 kilometers (490.20 mi) away from Mogadishu, Somalia. (Working hours: Close now).
- Aden: The Consulate General of in Aden, ~ 864.28 kilometers (537.04 mi) away from Mogadishu, Somalia. (Working hours: Close now).
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Somalia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Somalia traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Somalia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 237 | N/A |
| 2009 | 213 | -10.13% |
| 2010 | 223 | 4.69% |
| 2011 | 249 | 11.66% |
| 2012 | 282 | 13.25% |
| 2013 | 308 | 9.22% |
| 2014 | 324 | 5.19% |
| 2015 | 337 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 246 | -27.00% |
| 2017 | 244 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 246 | 0.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Somalia comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Somalia is approximately 627,340 km2 (242,217 sq mi). This means Somalia is 26.11 times smaller than Russia.
As of December 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 128,012,698 more people than the population of Somalia.
We have highlighted Russia & Somalia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Somalia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 18,213,632 | 128.0 million more people live in Russia than Somalia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 2 | Russia has 240 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Somalia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 9 | Russia passport holders can visit 69 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 8 | Russian hosts 234 more foreign missions than Somalia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Somalia travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Somalia visiting Russia in 2018 was approximately 246.
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- Moscow to Mogadishu: 8168.76 km (5075.83 mi)
- Travel time: 17 hours 1 minutes
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