The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has issued an official warning about the possibility of cybercriminals hacking into the Federal Government of Somalia’s e-Visa system.
The embassy said that multiple credible sources confirmed on November 11, 2025, the possible hacking attack, which resulted in the possible disclosure of the information of at least 35,000 Somali visa applicants.
“It is believed that there are thousands of U.S. citizens whose information may have been compromised,” the embassy said in a statement.
The embassy said the compromised information included applicants’ names, photographs, dates and places of birth, email addresses, marital status, and residential addresses.
The embassy said it was unable to confirm that every visa applicant’s information was compromised, but it is possible that anyone who has previously applied for e-visa to Somalia was affected by the attack.
It advised those whose information may have been compromised to monitor the latest updates and announcements from the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Authority regarding the status of the E-Visa system, and to consult with experts on how to manage the risks associated with data breaches.
Although the Federal Government of Somalia has not yet confirmed the alleged attack on the immigration system, in recent days thousands of documents, photos, passports and other personal information have been leaked on social media, especially on X.com, which some media outlets have reported as belonging to people who traveled to Somalia and whose information was compromised.
Warsom Media cannot confirm the accuracy of this information other than the claim of the US Embassy in Somalia. We will report any further developments on this matter here.
