Friday 20 Feb 2026 {HMC} I would like to join my fellow Somali people to celebrate the rise in the value and recognition of the Somali passport on the global stage.
From a passport ranked 111 in 2021, our Somali passport has climbed to 96th today, improving by 15 places. Today, we do not just hold a passport. We hold a passport that opens doors, builds connections, and signals to the world: Somalia is back.
This reflects the growing confidence of the world in Somalia’s progress, stability, governance, and international standing.
Today, Somali citizens can travel to nearly 40 countries with visa-free access, or visas on arrival, a tangible benefit that touches the lives of every citizen, from students to businesspeople, from families to professionals.
Many of our international partners have already extended visa-free entry to holders of the Somali diplomatic passport, and we remain optimistic that, in the near future, this privilege will be expanded to all our citizens.
Somalia will continue to play an active role in advancing sustainable development, expanding trade, creating jobs, and improving the living standards of East African citizens.
It is a milestone for the Somali people and for every citizen who has never lost hope in this country.
