Official updates from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency.
Mr. Hussein Qasim Yusuf has assumed office as Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, following an official handover of leadership.
10 February 2026
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The Immigration and Citizenship Agency has announced a new Somali passport for 2026, with enhanced security features and full alignment with international (ICAO) standards.
15 January 2026
Read more →The Immigration and Citizenship Agency has launched Somalia's Electronic Visa (E-Visa/ETAS) system. From 1 September 2025, all foreign visitors must apply online before travelling — a major step in modernising the country's border management.
1 September 2025
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A valid National ID Card is now mandatory for all Somali passport applications from 1 September 2025, following a high-level government meeting — strengthening the integrity of the national identity system.
6 August 2025
Read more →Germany has formally recognised the Somali diplomatic passport — a milestone that reflects growing international confidence in Somalia's modern, ICAO-compliant travel documents.
20 July 2025
Read more →The Agency has held a planning retreat to shape its 2026 Performance Plan, under the theme 'Simple, Transparent and Quality Service Delivery.'
15 July 2025
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Mustafa Duhulow, formally launched a training course on the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES) to assist in developing the…
22 June 2025
Read more →The Agency has opened its third passport centre, in Dayniile, Mogadishu — expanding capacity, cutting waiting times, and bringing passport services closer to residents.
21 May 2025
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mustafa Sheik Ali Duhulow, held a productive meeting with a delegation from the Government of Norway, led by Mr. Knut Holm, Head of International Migration Relations.
10 February 2025
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The Speaker of the Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, visited the headquarters of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), where he was warmly welcomed by the Director General of ICA, Mustafa Sheik…
8 February 2025
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mustafa Sheikh Ali Duhulow, chaired a crucial meeting focused on the ongoing fight against terrorism and the agency’s role in supporting security forces engaged in…
8 February 2025
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Senior officials from both HSJ and the Office of the Attorney General attended the meeting, which focused on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions to enhance efforts in combating immigration-related crimes, human…
5 February 2025
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The Director General of the Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA), Mr. Mustafe Sheikh Cali Dhuxulow, held a special meeting today with persons with special needs to listen to their concerns and strengthen efforts to improve…
5 February 2025
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The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INTERPOL, marking a major step forward in enhancing security and international collaboration.
27 January 2025
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The Director-General first listened to reports from the heads of the regional offices, who provided detailed updates on the services they offer and the challenges they face in their operations and local environments.
7 January 2025
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The Director-General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Mustafe Sheikh Dhuxulow, held a meeting at his office with diplomats from the Indian Embassy based in Nairobi, Kenya.
6 January 2025
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Mustafa Duhulow, conducted an extensive tour of Aden Abdulle International Airport to review the operations of key departments. During his visit, the Director General…
19 December 2024
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Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xamsa Cabdi Barre ayaa goob joog ka noqday Munaasabad ay xilalka kula kala wareegayeen Agaasimaha Guud hore Mudane Axmed Siciid Maxamed iyo Agaasimaha Guud ee Cusub…
18 December 2024
Read more →Golaha Wasiirrada Xukuumadda Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya ayaa ansixiyey soo jeedinta Wasaaradda Amniga Gudaha ee magacaabista Agaasimaha Guud ee Hey’adda Socdaalka iyo Jinsiyadda, in uu noqdo Mudane Mustaf Sheekh Cali Dhuxulow.
12 December 2024
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed held a meeting today with the Office of Passport Printing Officers to review ongoing activities and assess the progress of passport issuance…
12 December 2024
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07 December 2024, Mogadishu, Somalia – The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed held a meeting today with the Office of Passport Printing Officers to review ongoing activities and…
8 December 2024
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A delegation led by Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia, is currently on a work trip to Germany. During this visit, DG Ahmed Said, accompanied by the Ambassador and Deputy…
1 December 2024
Read more →Director General Ahmed Said Mohamed and his delegation, who are on a working visit to Germany and are accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador of the Federal Government of Somalia in Germany, met with the leaders of the Ministry of the…
28 November 2024
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Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia participated in a workshop in Djibouti organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), attended by representatives from several IGAD member countries.
25 November 2024
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The Immigration and Citizenship Agency recently convened a meeting at Aden Abdulle Airport to discuss strategies for enhancing and accelerating immigration services.
20 November 2024
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Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency have completed a month-long training program in Egypt.
18 November 2024
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The Director-General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, officially closed a meeting aimed at forming the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) in South West State.
16 November 2024
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Garowe, Somalia – The Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia today launched a meeting in Garowe to establish an Inter-Agency Border Management Committee (IBMC) aimed at strengthening border cooperation in Puntland. The committee…
4 November 2024
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Mogadishu, Somalia — The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, has inaugurated a key meeting to establish the Inter-agency Coordination Committee for the management and cooperation of ports of…
28 October 2024
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— Nine senior officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) have successfully completed a five-day advanced training program in Moshi, Tanzania. The training, held by international experts from the Training Institute of the…
26 October 2024
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Officials from the Immigration and Citizenship Agency participated in a high-level conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for advancing women’s leadership in migration, border…
22 October 2024
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The Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) of Somalia has concluded a workshop with the Inter-Agency Border Management Committee working at Aden Abdulle International (AAI) Airport and Mogadishu Port.
17 October 2024
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The Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed, today inaugurated a training session in Nairobi focused on document verification and investigation. Officers from the Immigration Agencies of Somalia…
14 October 2024
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— Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed received H.E Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf, Ambassador of Djibouti to Somalia, at the ICA Headquarters in Mogadishu. The meeting marks a significant step in…
8 October 2024
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Delegation from Somalia Engages with Danish Officials on Passport Recognition
22 September 2024
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Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia Holds Coordination and Five-Year Plan Implementation Conference.
14 September 2024
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