DjiboutiSomalia
Djiboutian passport · policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border. Holders of ordinary passports are eligible for visa on arrival.
Varies
by visa type
Not published
no official Somalia figure
8
visa types
published by Somalia
Border
visa issued on arrival
Policy note
No max stay days confirmed on official source; some aggregators cite 30 days but this is unconfirmed from a live official page.
Entering Somalia on a Djiboutian passport
- Get your visa at the Somalia border on arrival - carry the fee and documents. Apply here ↗
Somalia visa cost for Djiboutian citizens
Somaliland Visa on Arrival (Hargeisa and other Somaliland-controlled airports)
not published
Somalia visa types for Djiboutian citizens
Education and Research VisaStudent
Issued to foreign nationals travelling to Somalia for educational study or academic research purposes.
One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date.
Official page ↗Work PermitWork
Issued to foreign nationals who intend to take up employment or provide professional services in Somalia.
One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Specific conditions, fees, and processing times not published on official sources as of research date. Applied through the Immigration Directorate.
Official page ↗Multiple-Entry VisaOther
multiple entry
Issued to foreign nationals who need to enter Somalia more than once during the visa's validity period, rather than the standard single-entry eTAS/e-visa.
Listed as a selectable visa type ('multiple') on the official Immigration and Naturalization Directorate (IND) visa application form (info@immigration.gov.so), alongside Entry/Transit, Tourist, Work, Resident, Permanent, Education and Special visa. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa are exempt from the eTAS requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific fee, stay length, and validity not stated on the IND form or on a live official page as of research date. Note: the IND form also lists a 'Special visa' category, omitted here because no official source defines its purpose.
Official page ↗Permanent ResidenceOther
multiple entry
Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia indefinitely on a permanent basis.
One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid permanent residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.
Official page ↗Temporary ResidenceOther
multiple entry
Grants foreign nationals the right to reside in Somalia on a temporary basis for an extended period.
One of seven visa categories issued by Somalia's Immigration Directorate. Holders of valid temporary residence permits are exempt from the eTAS (Electronic Travel Authorisation) requirement per SCAA AIC A 10/2025. Specific conditions and fees not published on official sources as of research date.
Official page ↗Somalia visa for Djiboutian citizens - FAQ
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
No advance visa is required - Djiboutian citizens get a visa on arrival at the border.
What documents do Djiboutian citizens need for Somalia?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Somalia visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
Check entry with visas you already hold →What “visa on arrival” means →