The Somali passport is a passport issued to citizens of Somalia for international travel. Green Passports were formerly used, which have since been replaced with biometric passports to ensure authenticity. The passports are regulated by the federal government of Somalia
Types of Passport
- Ordinary passport
- Diplomatic passport
Documents Required
- Formal Written Request Letter
- Two Passport Photos
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record
- Personal and Document Verification
- Payment Receipt
Documents Required for Diplomatic Passport
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Employment Identification Card copy
- Declaration of Reason: This declaration should clearly outline the official duties and responsibilities that deserve the issuance of such a specialized passport.
- Acceptance and Signature of the Director General: The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) plays a pivotal role in the passport application process.
- In the case of obtaining a diplomatic passport for a spouse, the submission of a valid marriage certificate is obligatory.
- Temporary employees seeking a service passport must provide a bank statement as an evidence of their salary payments from the government.
- Payment receipt of passport fees from the Finance
Office