Djibouti Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most nationalities need a tourist e-Visa or tourist visa to visit Djibouti. The tourist e-Visa is valid for up to 90 days. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Djibouti visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- Confirm with the Embassy of Djibouti for your nationality
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days
- Visa types
- 7
Do you need a visa for Djibouti?
Some nationalities may enter Djibouti visa-free or visa on arrival. Check with the Embassy of Djibouti for your nationality before traveling. If your nationality is not visa-exempt, you need a visa.
Djibouti visa types
- Tourist e-Visa
- Tourism, leisure — Up to 90 days
- Tourist visa
- Tourism, leisure — Per embassy rules
- Business e-Visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Per embassy rules
- Business visa
- Business meetings, conferences — Per embassy rules
- Missionary visa
- Religious or missionary activities — Per embassy rules
- Official visa
- Official government business — Per embassy rules
- Transit e-Visa
- Passing through Djibouti to a third country — Per the transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Djibouti depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Djibouti visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements.
Visa-required nationalities need a tourist e-Visa, tourist visa, or business visa for tourism, business, or family visits.
Documents required for a Djibouti visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed visa application formTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · Completed and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photoTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · Recent passport photo.
- Proof of travel itineraryTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · Proof of travel itinerary.
- Proof of accommodationTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of financial meansTourist e-Visa / tourist visa · Proof of financial means.
- Valid passportBusiness e-Visa / business visa · 6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages.
- Completed and signed visa application formBusiness e-Visa / business visa · Completed and signed visa application form.
- Recent passport photoBusiness e-Visa / business visa · Recent passport photo.
- Invitation letter from the Djibouti business partnerBusiness e-Visa / business visa · Invitation letter from the Djibouti business partner.
- Proof of company registrationBusiness e-Visa / business visa · Proof of company registration.
- Proof of financial meansBusiness e-Visa / business visa · Proof of financial means.
- Valid passportTransit e-Visa / transit visa · 6+ months validity.
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit windowTransit e-Visa / transit visa · Confirmed onward ticket to a third country within the allowed transit window.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the transit periodTransit e-Visa / transit visa · Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period.
Djibouti visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official processing
- Confirm with the Embassy of Djibouti for your nationality
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Djibouti visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the visa-exemption list for your nationality. If you're exempt, you don't need this process.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Djibouti for your country. Requirements differ by country
use their list, not a generic one.
Gather your documents
see the checklist in Required documents for a Djibouti visa above.
Submit your application
in person at the embassy or via the online e-Visa portal. Pay the government visa fee.
Wait for processing
confirm the official ETA with the Embassy of Djibouti for your nationality. Apply at least 7–10 days before travel. Don't book non-refundable flights until approved.
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued
Collect your passport when a decision is made and a visa is issued.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Djibouti's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Djibouti is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Djibouti visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Djibouti visa questions, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.