Somaliland Immigration and Border Control


The Department of Somaliland Immigration "" or Somaliland Immigration and Border Control is an agency of the government of Somaliland under the Ministry of Interior and also is the principal authority to execute and implement the immigration laws of Somaliland. The SIBC regulates examination and authorization of application for visas, entry and residence permits in Somaliland. The agency is headed by the Brigadier General. The current Brigadier General is Mohamed Husein Farah
The Immigration Department is also responsible for the issue of Somaliland Passports.
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Mission

  • The control of persons entering or leaving Somaliland.
  • The issuance of travel documents, including Somaliland passports, to bonafide Somalilanders within and outside Somaliland.
  • The issuance of residence permits to foreigners in Somaliland.
  • Border surveillance and patrol.

Getting a Visa

You may need a visa to stay in Somaliland for a maximum of 90 days. People who want to enter Somaliland on a temporary visit need a visa, which meets the following requirements:
  • At work or to participate in a conference
  • To visit relatives and friends
  • as a tourist
  • Different rules apply if you want to stay longer than 90 days in Somaliland, in which case you may need a temporary residence permit
The application must be submitted to a representative office in Somaliland.
Somaliland Visa Application:, and

Getting a passport

The Somaliland passport can only be issued to Somaliland citizens provided that they prove their nationality.
It is given only to citizens who meet the below three requirements:
  • Have ID card that was given during the elections interval.
  • Have no criminal record.
  • Have a document from the District Prosecution for verification