Visa policy of Djibouti

All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.

Visa policy map

Visa exemption

Nationals of the following countries listed may enter Djibouti without a visa for an indefinite period of stay (unless otherwise stated):

_{# - Up to a maximum stay of 90 days.}
_{D - Diplomatic passports}
_{O - Official passports}
_{S - Service passports}

Djibouti signed visa exemption agreements for holders of diplomatic and service passports with Angola and Benin in February 2024 and they are yet to enter into force.

Visa on arrival

According to Timatic, nationals of any country holding any type of valid passport may obtain a visa on arrival. However, the government of Djibouti only lists diplomatic, official and service passport holders as being eligible for a visa on arrival.

e-Visa

On 18 February 2018, the government of Djibouti introduced an e-Visa system for foreign visitors intended to replace the visa on arrival system. Visitors can apply for a transit visa valid for 3 days or a single entry visit visa valid for 31 days. e-Visa is issued only for tourism or commerce purposes. Holders of e-Visa can enter Djibouti through Ambouli International Airport or any other border crossing.