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The European Union Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens

Brussels – The European Union has temporarily restricted the issuance of entry visas that were previously granted to Somali citizens. This decision came after an assessment that revealed the Somali government has not adequately cooperated in the repatriation of its undocumented citizens in EU countries.

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According to a letter from the European Union obtained by Shabelle Media, EU countries are prohibited from issuing multiple-entry visas to Somali citizens, except for leaders and officials holding diplomatic and service passports.

Additionally, the standard processing time for visa applications from Somali citizens has been significantly increased, now set at 45 days instead of the previous 15 days.

The European Union has clarified that this decision is temporary and does not have a specified end date. The main objective of this measure is to pressure the Somali government to improve cooperation regarding the repatriation of its undocumented citizens in Europe, with the EU closely monitoring the progress Somalia makes on this issue.

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Ururka Midowga Yurub ayaa si ku-meel-gaar ah u xaddiday bixinta fiisaha dal ku-galka ah ee la siin jiray muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed.

What happened

Dalka Yurub waxaa laga mamnuucay inay muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed siiyaan fiisaha dhowrka jeer, marka laga reebo madaxda iyo mas’uuliyiinta wata baasaboorka diblomaasiga.
Muddada caadiga ah ee lagu baaro codsiyada fiisaha ayaa la kordhiyay ilaa 45 maalmood.
Go'aanka Midowga Yurub ayaa ah mid ku-meel-gaar ah oo aan lahayn muddo cayiman.

Key context

Go'aankan ayaa yimid ka dib qiimeyn la sameeyay oo lagu ogaaday in dowladda Soomaaliya si fiican uga soo bixin wadashaqeynta ku aaddan dib u soo celinta muwaadiniinteeda sharci-darrada ku jooga waddamada Midowga Yurub.

Why it matters

Muwaadiniinta Soomaaliyeed ayaa saameyn ku yeelan karta xayiraadahan cusub ee fiisaha, taas oo ka dhigan in ay adkaan doonto in ay helaan fiisooyin si ay u safraan.

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Brussels2026-06-25

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The European Union Imposes New Visa Restrictions on Somali Citizens