Is Somalia Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. See the full safety scores, key risks and tips on this page.

Travel verdict: Do Not Travel. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety1/10

Crime Index1/10

Health & Medical1/10

Natural Disasters2/10

Al-Shabaab controls large parts of southern Somalia; attacks in Mogadishu are frequent
Kidnapping and piracy; foreign nationals are primary targets
Near-total collapse of government, police, and civil services in most regions
Severe humanitarian crisis; famine and drought affecting millions

Travel Verdict: Do Not Travel

DO NOT travel to Somalia; it remains one of the world's most dangerous countries

Healthcare has completely collapsed; no reliable medical care available

Somali shilling and USD used; banking system is effectively non-functional

Emergency: No reliable emergency services; most embassies are closed

Updates for Somalia will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.