Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
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Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said passport applicants will be required to have a national identity card or proof of registration starting July 1, 2026, as the government moves…
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Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said passport applicants will be required to have a national identity card or proof of registration starting July 1, 2026, as the government moves to strengthen citizen identification and link public services.
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Somalia Tightens Passport Rules, Makes National ID Mandatory
- Somali citizens are required to have a National ID or registration proof for passport applications.
Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
- Passport applicants must present a national identity card or proof of registration.
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2 reports · 05:39 to 05:34 UTC
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Somalia Tightens Passport Rules, Makes National ID Mandatory
Starting July 1, 2026, Somali citizens must present a National Identification Card or proof of r…
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Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency announced that passport applicants will need a nati…
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