By Goth Mohamed Goth
HARGEISA, Somaliland – September 14, 2025 – In a move to streamline travel and boost connectivity, the Somaliland Immigration and Border Control (SIBC) has officially announced the availability of Visa-on-Arrival services for all eligible travelers entering the country through its international airports.
The new facility, detailed in a public notice released today, is available exclusively at Hargeisa’s Egal International Airport (HGA) and Berbera International Airport (BBO). The SIBC stated this initiative reaffirms its commitment to facilitating “lawful, orderly, and efficient travel” to the Republic of Somaliland, echoing a recent statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Development.
To obtain a visa upon landing, travelers must meet several key requirements:
· A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
· A confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
· Proof of sufficient financial means for their stay (e.g., ATM card, cash).
· A local contact address or confirmed hotel booking.
· Payment of the applicable visa fee at the port of entry.
The notice highlights a special provision for the Somali diaspora, noting that travelers of Somali origin are exempt from the return ticket and financial means requirements.
The SIBC emphasized that this facility is strictly for air passengers arriving at the two designated airports. All travelers intending to enter Somaliland by land or sea must obtain a visa in advance from a Somaliland diplomatic mission or through an online application portal before their journey begins.
The policy is enacted under the authority of the Somaliland Immigration Law and the Law on the Delineation of the Administrative System.
For further information, travelers are advised to contact the SIBC directly or visit their official website at www.slimmigration.com.
