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Do Somalia citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?

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

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Somalia vs Uzbekistan: passport comparison

Somalia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #197 · mobility 60.4

Uzbekistan

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #142 · mobility 82.9
8

countries both Somalia and Uzbekistan can enter visa-free together

Somalia + Uzbekistan: passport compatibility

76%

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

Where Somalia and Uzbekistan travel together — by entry type:

8 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
95 both need a visa
47 access differs

Where Somalia and Uzbekistan 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 (8)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Somalia is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Somalia → Uzbekistan

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

1passports gained easier entry to Uzbekistan
0passports saw Uzbekistan tighten its rules
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 →

Where else Somalia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Uzbekistan

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 Uzbekistan?
Somalia citizens need a visa to enter Uzbekistan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Somalia or Uzbekistan?
The Uzbekistan passport is stronger: 28 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Somalia #197, Uzbekistan #142.
Where can Somalia and Uzbekistan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 8 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Uzbekistan?
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 Uzbekistan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Somalia passport ranking

Where else the Somalia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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