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The Somali Embassy in London is closed at present owing to civil war in Somalia. Contact the Foreign Office (website: www.fco.gov.uk) for information regarding entry into Somalia.

Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Tourist, Business and Transit.

(a) Visitors to Somaliland should register with their embassy or high commission representing their country in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and to other parts of Somalia with their embassy or high commission in Nairobi, Kenya. (b) Upon arrival, all visitors (except those under 18 years of age) must exchange US$100 or equivalent into local currency. Please note that the exact amount to be exchanged may vary according to region. (c) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Dependent on nationality.

Contact the Somali Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (tel: (1) 635 921/2; fax: (1) 627 847). The British Embassy in Ethiopia can also help with up-to-date information concerning travel to Somalia, available consular services, visa application requirements and visa costs.

Street address: Springette off lower Kabete Road, Spring Valley, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal address: PO Box 28832, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (20) 418 3640/2.
Website: www.so.undp.org

Street address: Union Building, Ragati Road, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Postal address: PO Box 30475, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (020) 271 2830 or 3250/1.
Website: www.delken.cec.eu.int 

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Medical facilities are very limited and visitors are advised to take their own medicines with them. Health insurance is essential. Medical treatment at government-run hospitals and dispensaries is free for Somalians and may sometimes be free for visitors.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
29 Jan Ashoura.
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
1 May Labour Day.
26 Jun Independence Day.
1 Jul Foundation of the Republic. 
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
19 Jan Ashoura. 
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet).
1 May Labour Day.
26 Jun Independence Day.
1 Jul Foundation of the Republic.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.