The German Foreign Ministry also accepts the Somaliland policy. Visa on arrival View attachment 373455
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German citizens require a visa for entry, which must generally be applied for electronically prior to entry (www.evisa.gov.so).
In Somaliland, which is striving for independence, a visa can be applied for "on arrival" at the airports in Berbera, Borema, Burao, Erigavo, and Hargeisa for stays of up to 30 days. An invitation is generally required as proof of the purpose of the stay; without this, entry may be refused. Visa fees must be paid in cash in USD on site.
Somali diplomatic missions abroad are subordinate to the central federal government of Somalia. Visas issued by these missions are not valid for areas not controlled by the federal government, such as Somaliland.”
So they’re saying you still need a visa from Somalia proper but when you land in Khatland you’ll need to pay another fee. The proud nation of Khatland won’t recognize your visa from Somalia so prepare to pay twice. This is a self own. Your future visitors will need to pay for a Somalia visa before departing and another Khatland visa on arrival. That’ll do wonders to your tourism industry.
Convince yourself of this. We have relatives who went to Hargeisa and did not pay theIt’s right there in your screenshot. Copy it and enter it into google translate.
Somalia controls your airspace. As you know it’s in a strategic spot. They can penalize any airline that doesn’t have proper visa before arrival. The Germans are just trying to protect people and let them know, Hey you need a evisa from Somalia before the plane even takes off and another on arrival to the region known as Somaliland as they don’t recognize that evisa.
“The validity of visas issued by these representations does not extend to areas not controlled by the federal government, such as “Somaliland””. >> SL won’t recognize Somalias visa. Doesn’t mean much more than that. Still recommends getting a visa and presenting it before takeoff.
Ethopia airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar airlines all enforce it. Mental gymnastics will only make you look like a Karen at the check in gate.
They were all travelling to Xamar but some travellers tried to bring up Somaliland to get avoid paying for e-visa. E-visa only works in Mogadishu entry port.Which AirPort is that