🇨🇦 Canada visa requirements for Somali citizens
Entry to Canada is currently not permitted for Somali citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for Somalia passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Canada is currently not available for Somalia passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Canada diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Canada 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). Canada is not among them — it is one of the 118 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Canadian citizens can enter Somalia visa on arrival.
North America is closed to spontaneous travel for Somali passport holders: none of its 3 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Canada
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Region
- North America
- Currency
- Canadian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, French
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Canada?
Entry to Canada is currently not permitted for Somali citizens under standard tourist rules.
What currency is used in Canada?
The currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar ($). The capital city is Ottawa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: No admission for Somali citizens traveling to Canada. 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 Canada embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.