Location: Somalia

Event: 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. Leaked data from the breach included visa applicants’ names, photos, dates and places of birth, email addresses, marital status, and home addresses.

While Embassy Mogadishu is unable to confirm whether an individual’s data is part of the breach, individuals who have applied for a Somali e-visa may be affected.

Actions to Take:

• Stay tuned to announcements from the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency on the e-visa system.
• For resources on data breaches, you may consult Data Breach Resources | Federal Trade Commission 

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya  United Nations Avenue, Gigiri   +254 (0) 20 363 6000

U.S. Citizen Services – U.S. Embassy in Kenya (usembassy.gov) 

• State Department – Consular Affairs 
  +1-888-407-4747 for calls from the United States or Canada 
  +1-202-501-4444 for calls from overseas (Somalia)
• Somalia Country Information 
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