Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia
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Somalia is participating in the third Technical and Tactical ID-Control Training in Nairobi, Kenya, from Sept. 21–25, bringing together @NIRASomalia, @Icasomalia and CID officials with Kenyan counterparts. The training focuses on document examination, identity verification and facial comparison to strengthen trusted identity systems, secure borders and investigations. #Somalia #Kenya
ICA Director General @Hussein_Idow received a delegation led by Idriss Mounir, Director of the African Union Counter-Terrorism Center.
The DG highlighted ICA’s use of modern technologies & digital systems to strengthen border security and identity & travel document verification.
Minister of Internal Security, H.E. Gen. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag) officially launched the Somalia component of the Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme (RCSP). Led by the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, with UK support and implemented by IOM, the three-year programme will strengthen border security, enhance institutional capacity, and boost regional cooperation to combat migrant smuggling and transnational organized crime.
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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia's federal government launched the @UKinSomalia-funded, @iom_somalia-implemented Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme in #Mogadishu to strengthen border security and combat human smuggling and transnational organized crime. According to a statement from @Icasomalia, the three-year initiative focuses on upgrading border infrastructure, training frontline officers, and boosting regional cooperation with #Ethiopia, #Kenya, and #Uganda.
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The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, Gen. Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag @Senfartaag has officially launched a partnership programme for building and strengthening the security of Somalia's airport borders, delivered with the United Kingdom and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and attended by the Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency @Icasomalia.
The programme focuses on developing the capacity of the security institutions, modernising border management, strengthening airport security and deepening cooperation between Somalia and the international partners supporting the country's security and stability. The Minister said the security of the borders and airports is a key pillar of national security, and that the Federal Government gives particular priority to building capable and skilled security institutions to meet the challenges the country faces. The programme is expected to raise the quality of security personnel, strengthen border management, facilitate lawful movement and reinforce efforts against cross-border threats, in line with international standards and procedures.
#Somalia #SONNA #BorderSecurity
Deputy Director General of @IcaSomalia, Mr. Hussein Abdullahi opened training on the upgraded PISCES 10 system. The training will strengthen immigration management services, enhance border security, and build officers’ operational and system administration capabilities.
Deputy Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Agency Mr. Hussein Abdullahi Sheik, closed a 3-day Document Examination Training. He thanked Finland for its support, highlighting the importance of stronger document verification to enhance border security.
Director General of Immigration and Citizenship Agency Hon. Hussein Qasim Yusuf, has announced that the delays affecting passport service delivery have been resolved. He confirmed that Somali passports will now be issued within one week.
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Director General of the Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency @Icasomalia Hussein Qasim Yusuf has announced that Somalia will launch its Third Generation e-Passport by October 2026, featuring advanced polycarbonate technology, enhanced security features, and full compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards. The announcement marks a significant step in modernising Somalia's travel documentation, coming alongside the recently introduced requirement for a National ID Card for all passport applications effective 2 July 2026.
#Somalia #SONNA #Mogadishu #Development
“By October 2026, Somalia will launch its Third Generation e-Passport, featuring advanced polycarbonate technology, enhanced security features, and full ICAO compliance.”
Hussein Qasim Yusuf
Director General, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Somalia (ICA)
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 | 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 (𝐈𝐂𝐀) & 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐍𝐈𝐑𝐀)
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) and the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), and in line with the Council of Ministers’ decision on the use of the National ID across all public and private sector services, the two institutions are implementing the following measures to strengthen Somalia’s legal identity and travel document system:
🔹 Effective 1 July 2026, all Somali citizens applying for any category of the Somali Passport must possess a valid National ID issued by NIRA.
🔹 Effective 1 October 2026, all citizens travelling within Somalia will be required to present a valid National ID for identity verification. Until then, presentation of the National ID for domestic travel will remain voluntary.
🔹 In accordance with the MoU, ICA and NIRA will work jointly with relevant ministries and government institutions to strengthen Somalia’s legal identity ecosystem and enhance the integrity of official travel and identity documents.
🔹 The two institutions will deepen cooperation to prevent document fraud, identity fraud, and the unauthorized alteration of registered personal data through information sharing, institutional coordination, and strengthened verification mechanisms.
🔹 ICA and NIRA will jointly conduct public awareness campaigns to promote the use and importance of Somalia’s official government-issued identity documents.
This partnership reflects the Federal Government of Somalia’s commitment to establishing a secure, trusted, and integrated national identity system that enhances service delivery, strengthens national security, and aligns with international standards.
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⚡️LATEST: #Somalia’s @NIRASomalia and @Icasomalia on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement in #Mogadishu to integrate the country’s national identification and passport systems, officials said. The agreement is intended to speed up the delivery of public services, strengthen identity verification, improve coordination between the two institutions, and enhance national security through more efficient and reliable identity management.
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Director General of the Somalia Immigration and Citizenship Agency @Icasomalia Hussein Qasim Yusuf @Hussein_Idow has announced that, starting 2 July 2026, every applicant for a Somali passport will be required to hold a National Identification Card.
The Director General said anyone who does not yet have a National ID Card can register for one at the same centres that provide passport services, ensuring applicants are not turned away but can complete both processes in one visit.
#Somalia #SONNA #Mogadishu
ICA Somalia retweeted
This initiative will strengthen border management, migration governance, identity management and institutional capacity for safer, more efficient public service delivery in #Somalia.
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Together with @Icasomalia, @SEMigration and @SwissEmbassyKE, IOM launched Phase II of the "Enhancing Somalia's Border Management Capacities for Improved Security" project in #Mogadishu.
👏 Supported by @SEMIGRATION.
🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧 Somalia and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on border security and migration management.
@Icasomalia welcomed a high-level UK delegation to Mogadishu for discussions on migration governance, border security, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing Somalia’s migration management systems and national security.
The meeting reflects the strong and growing partnership between Somalia and the UK in promoting secure, orderly, and well-managed migration.
ICA Somalia retweeted
Amb. Krauskopf met with @Hussein_Idow, DG @Icasomalia, in Mogadishu, Somalia. They emphasized their commitment to strengthening migration cooperation and launched new projects with @iom_somalia & @NRC_Norway @NIRASomalia.
🇸🇴🤝🇨🇭 Somalia, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), and IOM today launched Phase II of the “Enhancing Somalia’s Border Management Capacities for Improved Security ” project in Mogadishu.
The project aims to enhance border management, strengthen national security, modernize migration governance systems, and improve service infrastructure, including the rehabilitation of the Passport Issuance Headquarters.
ICA Somalia Director General @Hussein_Idow thanked Switzerland for its continued support, while SEM and IOM reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Somalia’s institutional reforms, service modernization, and migration management efforts.
Director General of ICA Somalia, Hon. @Hussein_Idow today welcomed Director General of Austria’s Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA), Mr. Gernot Maier, and his delegation to Mogadishu.
The two sides discussed strengthening cooperation on migration management, border security, institutional development, and capacity building, reaffirming their commitment to closer collaboration between Somalia and Austria. 🇸🇴🇦🇹
Deputy DG of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency @MohaTuraabi closed a 2-day technical training on passport management, security, and contract management.
The training covered ICAO & ISO standards, passport security, fraud prevention, anti-corruption measures, and passport system administration.
He thanked UNOPS for its support and urged participants to apply their new skills to enhance passport service quality and efficiency.
#ICASomalia #PassportSecurity #CapacityBuilding #UNOPS
