Somalia Passport Documents Checklist
Somalia passports are issued by the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (immigration.gov.so) of the Federal Government of Somalia. This page sets out the application steps and the documents you prepare. Verified against the Agency, October 2026.
The four steps
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| 1. Prepare documents | Gather your national ID, the Certificate of Non-Criminal record, two recent passport photos and the completed application form. |
| 2. Submit application | Apply at the headquarters in Mogadishu or at any regional immigration office. |
| 3. Biometric enrolment | Attend an enrolment centre to capture your fingerprints, digital photograph and signature. |
| 4. Collection | Collect your travel document in person from the office where you submitted the application. |
Documents to prepare
- National ID.
- Certificate of Non-Criminal record.
- Two recent passport photos.
- The completed application form.
Where to apply and how you collect
- Submit at the headquarters in Mogadishu or any regional immigration office.
- Enrol your fingerprints, digital photograph and signature at an enrolment centre.
- Collect the passport in person from the office where you applied.
The photograph
The Agency asks for two recent passport photos but does not publish a photo size or background. For any photo you prepare, check the format on the photo size chart and use the passport photo checker; see also the at-home photo guide.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need for a Somalia passport?
Your national ID, a Certificate of Non-Criminal record, two recent passport photos and the completed application form.
Where do I apply for a Somalia passport?
At the Immigration and Citizenship Agency headquarters in Mogadishu or at any regional immigration office.
Do I collect a Somalia passport in person?
Yes. You collect the travel document in person from the office where your application was submitted.
What are the Somalia passport application steps?
Four: prepare the documents, submit the application, attend biometric enrolment (fingerprints, digital photograph and signature), then collect the passport.
What biometrics are captured for a Somalia passport?
Fingerprints, a digital photograph and your signature, taken at an enrolment centre.
What photo size does Somalia require?
The Agency asks for two recent passport photos but does not publish a size or background. Check the photo size chart for the format you need.
Browse every checklist on the checklists hub and prepare photos with the photo size chart.
All checklists → Photo size chart →
Source note: the four application steps, the required documents, the Mogadishu headquarters and regional offices, the biometric enrolment and the in-person collection are from the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, immigration.gov.so (checked October 2026). The page does not publish a photo size, so none is stated here.