🇦🇺 Australia visa requirements for Somali citizens
Entry to Australia is currently not permitted for Somali citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for Somalia passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Australia is currently not available for Somalia passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Australia diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Australia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Somali passport ranks #195 worldwide, opening 33 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Australia is not among them — it is one of the 118 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Australian citizens traveling to Somalia face a different rule: e-visa.
About Australia
- Capital
- Canberra
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Australia?
Entry to Australia is currently not permitted for Somali citizens under standard tourist rules.
What currency is used in Australia?
The currency in Australia is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Canberra.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: No admission for Somali citizens traveling to Australia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Australia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Oceania for Somali passport holders
Going the other way? Somalia visa requirements for Australian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.