U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
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Is Somalia safe? 🇸🇴
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As of September 2026, Somalia scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Somalia Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 3 Somalia destinations assessed, Hargeisa scores highest (20/100), while Mogadishu scores lowest (15/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Parts of Somalia, including Somaliland FCDO advises against all travel to Somalia, including Somaliland, except for the regions of Awdal, Maroodijeh, and Sahil.
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Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Somalia: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Somalia destinations by safety score
#1🇸🇴HargeisaHigh Risk · updated 6 August 202620#2🇸🇴AlulaHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202618#3🇸🇴MogadishuHigh Risk · updated 10 September 202615
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03 · Evidence Signals
Somalia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.0 / 100k | 66 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 27/100 | 27 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 19/100 | 19 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 20.2 / 100k | 42 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Somalia safety FAQ
Is Somalia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Somalia Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Somalia averages 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Somalia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Hargeisa currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Mogadishu scores lowest at 15/100.
Where does this Somalia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.