What is new about the new passport of Somalia?

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Federal Government of Somalia announced today the new design of the Somali Passport, following a statement from the Immigration and Nationality Agency that shared details of the new passport with the public.

The agency revealed that the new design of the Federal Republic of Somalia Passport symbolizes national identity, Somali heritage, and our country's representation in the world.

Additionally, it presented the colors and purposes for which the passport is used, which include:

1- Ordinary Passport – Blue Color; It is intended for Somali citizens traveling to other countries for reasons related to tourism, education, business, and family visits. It is the general passport for Somali citizens.

2- Work Passport – Green Color; It is intended for government employees and eligible officials, and it is used for official work-related travel concerning governmental activities and duties.

3- Diplomatic Passport – Red Color; It is intended for diplomats and senior government officials authorized by law, and it is used for diplomatic travel and national representation, also symbolizing the official representation of Somalia in other countries.

On the other hand, some members of the Somali public who reacted to the new design of the Somali Passport mostly welcomed it, as it is expected to be published soon.

Zakariye Maxamuud Cali: “Is the new passport ready for application?”.

Bakar Aadan Cabdiraxmaan: “A passport can be changed but you must also use your intellect to make changes.”

Maxamed Cismaan: “When will the collection start, the exact date cannot be shared.”

Maxamed Cabdisalaan Nuur: “How many years will it take, as the world should set the need to be 10 years for those of us who remain.”

This matter comes as the Federal Government is currently undertaking efforts to modernize the identification and national passport system, which is expected to be released by the end of this year.