Somalia
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Somalia.
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Somalia due to the volatile security situation and the high threat of domestic terrorism.If you choose to travel to Somalia despite this advisory, be aware that you may have difficulty leaving the country should the situation deteriorate suddenly.
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Parts of Somalia, including Somaliland. FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except for the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh, and Sahil. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh, and Sahil. This is due to the threat from terrorist groups and continuing violence. If you choose to remain in Somalia, you do so at your own risk. You should have a personal emergency plan that does not rely on the UK government. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel. There has recently been an increase in fighting between al-Shabaab and the Somali Government close to the capital Mogadishu. Please see the
Do Not Travel
Advisory effective · Verified
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Do Not Travel to Somalia due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, health, landmines, systematic mistreatment of women, and systematic mistreatment of gay and lesbian individuals, piracy, abuse of residents in rehabilitation centers, and confiscation of passports by family members. Advisory Summary Do not travel to Somalia for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to Americans in Somalia due to the safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Somalia are not allowed to travel outside the Mogadishu International Airport complex, where the U.S. embassy is located, due to security risks. When they do travel within the complex they are
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