Africa
Somalia
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In Somalia, education and criminal records checks are generally permissible for new candidates. However, due to the sensitivity of this information, they are restricted in certain cases. Similarly, adverse media checks can be performed with some restrictions in place. Union membership is also restricted in Somalia, as are political views. Finally, address verification is permissible but only withj certain restrictions. Overall, candidates in this country face a number of limitations when it comes to the types of background checks that can be performed prior to hiring.
Background check summary
Education Checks: permissible
Criminal Checks: restricted
Adverse media: permissible
Union membership: restricted
Political views: restricted
Address: some restrictions
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Yes
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
No
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
N/A
Body name
TBC
Foreign Citizens
N/A
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
N/A
Country details
Birthrate
45.13
Population
17,893,987
capital
Mogadishu
GDP ($/capita)
500
TLD
.so
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Somali Shilling
Net migration
5.37
Literacy(%)
37.8
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