Djibouti Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 0
- Visa on arrival
- 198
- eTA / e-Visa
- 0
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Djibouti's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality we track can enter Djibouti without arranging a visa in advance.
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Djibouti (198)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Djibouti border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
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- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Costa Rica
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Holy See (Vatican City)
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Fees
Djibouti Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Short-stay e-Visa (15-90 days)
USD 23
Transit e-Visa (1-14 days)
USD 12
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Transit
Djibouti Transit Visa
Djibouti publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa (e-Visa)
For travelers passing through Djibouti (via Ambouli International Airport) en route to another destination who need to leave the airport transit area. A distinct category from the short-stay tourist/business e-visa.
Djibouti's e-visa system offers a transit visa distinct from the short-stay (court sejour) tourist/business visa. Confirmed as a current category by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomatie.gouv.fr, updated June 2026), which states the e-visa covers 'transit et court sejour' (transit and short-stay). Widely reported (non-official aggregator) figures are approx USD 12 fee, single entry, stay up to 14 days, with e-visa validity counted from the date of issue - these numbers are NOT confirmed on any official Djibouti government domain and are therefore left null. Passengers who remain airside in the transit area of Ambouli International Airport between connecting flights do not need a transit visa. Caveat: the evisa.gouv.dj portal is in disputed/non-functional status (US Embassy Djibouti stated the e-Visa was discontinued in August 2025; French MFA and UK FCDO still list e-visa as an option as of June 2026); visa on arrival remains the primary practical entry route.
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Djibouti Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Djibouti?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Djibouti with a visa on arrival. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Djibouti without a visa?
No country's citizens can visit Djibouti entirely visa-free in 2026 - every nationality needs a visa or travel authorisation. Use Earth Visa to check what your specific passport needs to enter Djibouti.
How do I apply for a Djibouti tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Djibouti, you typically need to apply at a Djibouti embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Djibouti without a visa?
Djibouti does not offer visa-free entry to any nationality in 2026, so your permitted stay is set by the visa or travel authorisation you obtain.
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