Somalilander business visa which can be granted to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in Somalia and whose main purpose of visiting Somalia is for a short term business activity.
General Somalilanders Business Visa Requirements
Check to make sure on Somalilander Visa Information to see if you will need a business visa to go to Somalia or the up-to-date business visa requirements for Somalia.
- Fully completed and signed Somalilander Business Visa Application Form and essential declaration
- Passport Size Photographs: Photos must be taken within the last three months, according to the Somalilander visa photo requirements.
- Valid national passport with at least one blank page - Passport must not be older than 10 years and it should valid for at least six more months beyond the date you plan to leave Somalia.
- Original of valid visa for the country of your current residency if you are a citizen of another country and one copy
- Your latest bank statements for three months and copies of the bank statements
- Confirmation of travel insurance for Somalia showing the travel insurance coverage for the duration of the trip and one copy
- Letter of invitation from the company in Somalia. It is recommended that the invitation is written in , in which it states the business relation that justifies your trip. It should also include the purpose of the trip and duration of your stay in Somalia.
- Proof of group travel if you are travelling in a group
- Proof of accommodation booking reservation for Somalia and one copy
- Proof of airline ticket reservation for Somalia and one copy
- Somalilander business visa fees for German nationals and residents in Germany
Please notice: In individual circumstances, you may be asked to produce additional documents. Somalilander embassy procedures and policies can and do, alter overnight. We take no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the Somalilander embassy in Germany.
Steps to Applying for Somalilander visa To apply for a Somalilander visa follow the steps given below:
- Check if you need to apply for a Somalilander Visa.
- Know when is the right time to apply!
- Figure out what type of Somalilander visa you need.
- Find out where you should lodge your application.
- Fill in the right Somalilander visa form.
- Collect the documents required for Somalilander visa.
- Make a visa appointment.
- Attend the visa interview.
- Submit your biometrics.
- Pay the visa fee.
Please Note: Please consult Somalilander embassy in your country as visa regulations for Somalia can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Somalilander visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Somalia or their visa section.
Going for a visa interview at the embassy? The visa officer at the Somalilander consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.
Typical questions asked at the Somalia visa interview include:
- What is your purpose of your trip to Somalia?
- Do you know anyone living in Somalia?
- What is your current occupation?
- How long have you been in your current occupation?
- If you are a student, when will the studies finsh?
- How will you suuport yourself whilst in Somalia?
- Have you ever travelled to other countries?
- Who will pay for your trip to Somalia?
- What are your plans when you return from your trip?
- What will you do if your visa application is rejected?
- What is your marital status?
- Will you be involved in business in Somalia?
Common reasons why your Somalilander visa application got rejected include:
- Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Somalia and you must provide documents to show that you can.
- Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Somalia and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Somalia.
- The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Somalia and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
- No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.