Somalia: EU Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Somali Citizens

EU targets Somalia with visa curbs as president pushes back on returns

President says his country will readmit genuine nationals but insists Europe must first verify deportees’ identities.

Somalia: EU Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Somali Citizens

Brussels, June 25, 2026 -- The European Union has temporarily tightened visa rules for Somali citizens, citing insufficient cooperation from Somalia in the readmission of its nationals who are staying illegally in EU member states.

EU targets Somalia in its anti-migration push

Countries outside the bloc “must fulfill their obligations — otherwise, there can be consequences,” said EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner.

Somalia hit with EU visa restrictions as bloc pressures Mogadishu over migrant readmissions

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EU Restricts Visa Access for Somalia Nationals Over Readmission Concerns

https://www.horndiplomat.com/feed/ By Mohamed Duale | Horndiplomat HARGEISA, June 26 (Horndiplomat) — The European Union has imposed temporary restrictions on the issuance of Schengen visas to Somalia nationals, citing insufficient cooperation by Somalia in accepting the return of its citizens who are staying irregularly in EU member states. The decision, adopted by the Council of the European […] The post EU Restricts Visa Access for Somalia Na…

EU Cracks Down On Somalia With New Visa Sanctions

European Union member states have approved fresh visa restrictions on Somali citizens, escalating pressure on Mogadishu over its failure to readmit nationals residing illegally within the bloc. The decision, adopted on Thursday, comes amid growing concerns over an increase in migration from Somalia and low rates of return for asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected by EU countries. Announcing the measure, EU Migration Commissioner M…