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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Iran?

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Somalia citizens need a visa to enter Iran. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Somalia vs Iran: passport comparison

Somalia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #197 · mobility 60.4

Iran

13

visa-free countries

Global rank: #190 · mobility 66.9
5

countries both Somalia and Iran can enter visa-free together

Somalia + Iran: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Somalia and Iran travel together — by entry type:

5 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
107 both need a visa
35 access differs

Where Somalia and Iran can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (5)

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How the entry rule changed: Somalia → Iran

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Somalia → Iran rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Somalia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Iran: good to know

Tehran

Capital

Iranian Rial (IRR)

Currency

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

Time zone

+98

Calling code

Where else Somalia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Iran

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Iran?
Somalia citizens need a visa to enter Iran. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Somalia or Iran?
The Iran passport is stronger: 13 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Somalia #197, Iran #190.
Where can Somalia and Iran citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 5 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iran?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Somalia and Iran?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Somalia passport ranking

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