Somalia
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Unclear restrictions - it is not clear to what extent restrictions apply.
Restrictions on entry to Somalia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Somalia based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Somalia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.
Nothing on the websites of the Embassy of Somalia in Washington and Embassy of Somalia in Nairobi suggests an HIV-related restriction on entry.
According to the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, one of the requirements to obtain a visitor’s visa is to ‘be in good health’. No further information is outlined.
The Somalia visa application form does not contain questions or fields in relation to any health condition or status.
According to the US Department of State, a yellow fever vaccine is required to enter Somalia.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Somalia
It is unclear whether Somalia imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Somalia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.
According to the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, a medical certificate is required to obtain a work permit.
As detailed in the full list of requirements per visa type the medical certificate is only required for a work permit.
It is not clear whether the medical certificate requires HIV testing or disclosure.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Somalia
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Somalia based on HIV status.
Both the UNAIDS and the US Department of State report that Somalia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.
Treatment access in Somalia
We did not find any available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Somalia.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
People living with HIV may be criminalised in Somalia. While there are no HIV-specific laws in force, we are aware of reported prosecutions of alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission under general criminal laws. However, there is an HIV-specific sexual assault sentence enhancement provision in force in Somalia.
Visit the Somalia page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
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