View Alerts and Messages Archive. Yellow fever vaccination is not required, but most countries transited by airlines flying in and out of Somalia require proof of yellow fever vaccination. The U. Embassy in Somalia is unable to provide consular services at this time. Learn about the U. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. In an emergency, you will have to rely on your own resources or journey to the nearest U.
Terrorism: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack β including knives, firearms, and vehicles β to more effectively target crowds.
Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:. Terrorist organizations and armed groups in Somalia attack government authorities and facilities; African Union Mission in Somalia AMISOM personnel and bases; and civilian and non-governmental targets, including but not limited to hotels, restaurants, airports, seaports, and shopping areas.
Inter-clan and factional violence are also regular occurrences throughout Somalia. Embassy, several other diplomatic posts, and the UN offices are based, which killed seven people. Later the same day, two attacks in Beledweyne killed 48 and wounded Embassy injured two U.
Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for all of these attacks. While some areas have experienced less severe terrorist activity, such as the Somaliland region, where there have been no major terrorist attacks since , terrorist attacks involving the indiscriminate use of explosive devices and other weapons can take place anywhere in Somalia at any time without warning. For more information, see our Terrorism page. Crime: Violent crime such as kidnapping, bombings, indirect fire attacks, murder, armed robbery, carjacking, and illegal roadblocks by armed individuals in uniforms occur throughout Somalia, including the self-declared autonomous region of Somaliland.
