South Africans will now need an e-visa to visit this African country

South Africans will now need an e-visa to visit this African country

South African travellers will now face a new requirement when visiting one East African nation: an e-visa application before boarding their flights. The requirement, which began on 1 September 2025, will now see Somalia’s immigration authorities replace the old on-arrival visa process with a fully digital system. Applicants will need to apply online through a dedicated portal, with approvals issued electronically. Somalia introduces e-visa Appro…