Read this travel advice in full before you go. The Ministry does not provide travel insurance, so take out comprehensive cover appropriate to your trip and to this advisory level.
Get email updates when this advice changes → Get help if you are already in Somalia →
Do not travel to Somalia due to terrorism, armed conflict and kidnapping. The Ministry's ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited.
The Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs advises against all travel to Somalia because of the serious and ongoing threats of terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping and violent crime. Conditions can deteriorate quickly and without warning.
Consular support is severely limited and the Ministry cannot guarantee assistance or evacuation. Kenyans in Somalia should keep travel documents ready, minimise movement, maintain contact with the nearest mission, and leave by the first safe means where possible.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- Entry and exit routes, including airports, may close at short notice. Ensure documents are valid and any route out is confirmed before moving.
- Safety & security
- The threat from terrorism and kidnapping is high, including against foreigners. Avoid all gatherings and vary your routines.
- Health
- Medical facilities are very limited. Carry essential medication and a first-aid kit; serious cases require evacuation, which cannot be assured.
- Local laws & customs
- Carry identification at all times and comply fully with security checks and curfews.
Before you travel
- Register with your mission so we can reach you in an emergency and keep you updated.
- Find your nearest Kenyan mission and save its contact details before you leave.
- Keep your passport and travel documents valid, and leave copies with someone at home.