Somalia has introduced E-Visa on September 1, 2025, a mandatory electronic visa (e-Visa/eTAS) system for travelers to Somalia, requiring applications to be submitted online before departure via the official portal. However, the recent breach exposed vulnerabilities of the system.

"On November 11, 2025, multiple sources reported credible allegations that unidentified hackers penetrated Somalia’s e-visa system potentially exposing the personal data of at least 35,000 people, including possibly thousands of U.S. citizens.” US Embassy in Mogadishu said, "Leaked data from the breach included visa applicants’ names, photos, dates and places of birth, email addresses, marital status, and home addresses.”

The US government warned that individuals who have applied for a Somali e-visa may be affected.

Some of the leak’s most alarming implications include travel records and biometric data of diplomats, aid workers, and contractors are now publicly exposed.

Another statement issued by the UK government said "Leaked data from the breach includes visa applicants’ names, photos, dates and places of birth, email addresses, marital status, and home addresses.”

"An eVisa is required before travelling to Somalia. Consider the risks before applying.” UK statement added.

The launch of the E-Visa system in Somalia in a way eased obtaining the Visas easily online for some travelers visiting the country, while other travelers going to Somaliland had to pay double the price of the visa fees, sparking frustration among some of the travelers.