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Djibouti visas

Whether you need a visa for Djibouti depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Most travellers apply through the government's official e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.dj) for short tourism, business or transit trips, while employment, study, family reunification and stays over 90 days are handled through Djiboutian embassies and consulates and, once in-country, through residence and work-authorisation procedures. Immigration and entry are overseen by the Republic of Djibouti's authorities under the Ministry of the Interior, and the e-Visa portal and the national e-government site (egouv.dj) are the official reference points.

Djiboutian visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Who needs a visa to visit Djibouti?

Only two nationalities are exempt from the Djibouti visa rules, according to the most recent information. If you are from Singapore or the United Kingdom, you simply need a passport valid for six months to gain free entry. Additionally, your passport should have sufficient space for entry and exit stamps. Immigration officials may require confirmation of your return flights and proof of yellow fever vaccine. The access will only be available for a limited time. Djibouti is also open to Chinese citizens holding passports with the public affairs endorsement.

Entry into Djibouti

All passengers must present a PCR test certificate from the nation from where their journey originated. The examination must be completed between 72 hours of departure and 120 hours of arrival in Djibouti.

Non-immunized passengers may be obliged to spend 10 days in quarantine in their own accommodations.

Passengers must have a negative PCR test certificate from the Djiboutian authorities in order to depart the country. In addition, Djiboutian Nationals and Djiboutian residents may be required to provide proof of at least one immunisation dosage.

Eligibility to apply for a Djibouti visa

  • You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after your date of entry into Djibouti.
  • A round-trip or onward flight ticket.

Who can visit Djibouti without a visa?

Most Countries from around the world will require a visa before entering Djibouti. There are not many Countries that can enter without a visa. It is advised to make sure you have all the relevant documents needed for your visa, including your passport, ready to go before travelling.

What to do if your Djibouti visa is refused?

There are only two conceivable results for visa applications to the United States. The visa will either be issued or denied by the consular officer. If a visa applicant has not demonstrated eligibility for a visa, the consular official must deny the application. However, some visa applications that are denied may require additional administrative processing. At the conclusion of the interview, the consular official will advise the applicant if administrative processing is necessary. The duration of administrative processing will vary according to the specifics of each case. At the conclusion of the administrative processing time, the consular officer may determine that the applicant is now eligible for the visa for which he or she originally applied. Additionally, the officer may determine that the applicant is still ineligible for a visa. Applicants are reminded to submit their visa applications well in advance of their expected trip dates. The best solution for a Djibouti visa denial is to discuss and eliminate each of the aforementioned causes with your travel agency. You can then submit another visa application, which should be processed this time.

Djibouti โ€” key facts

Visa authority
Republic of Djibouti โ€” official e-Visa portal (Ministry of the Interior)
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
Djiboutian franc (DJF)
Time zone
East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) โ€” Africa/Djibouti

Djiboutian visas โ€” people also ask

  • If you wish to remain in Djibouti for more than 90 days, you must contact the nearest embassy or consulate to discuss your options. In this situation, you must apply for a consular visa.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ€” not legal advice.