Djibouti eVisa: Check Requirements, Fees & Application Steps

The Djibouti eVisa is an online travel document that allows eligible travellers to enter Djibouti for short stays. The application can be completed online without visiting a Djibouti embassy or consulate.

Countries Eligible for the Djibouti eVisa

If your passport is issued by any of the following countries, you can apply for a Djibouti eVisa.

Types of Djibouti eVisa

Each Djibouti eVisa covers a different travel purpose and allows only a single entry into the country. Apply for an eVisa type that suits your travel purpose.

Traveller With Luggage During Airport Transit

Transit eVisa

For travellers entering Djibouti while transiting to a third country.

Tourism eVisa

It allows visits for purposes such as tourism, leisure, sightseeing, and cultural exploration.

Family Enjoying Time Together In Djibouti

Family/Social Visit eVisa

For visiting family/relatives residing in Djibouti or attending social or cultural events.

Business Professionals Meeting Outside Office Building

Business eVisa

For business meetings, contract negotiations, market research, and other permitted non-monetary business activities.

Note: The Transit eVisa allows a 14-day stay after arrival, while the Tourism, Business, and Family/Social Visit eVisas allow a 30-day stay after you arrive in Djibouti.

Djibouti eVisa Application Requirements

All applicants are required to upload the documents listed below for their visa application:

Passport bio page scan of the applicant
Applicant’s digital photograph
Confirmed hotel booking or an invitation letter from the host in Djibouti (if staying with a host)
Confirmed flight ticket or reservation

Transit eVisa applicants must also provide a confirmed ticket to their next destination or a valid visa or entry permit for that destination.

For complete information, review the Djibouti eVisa requirements before submitting your application.

Djibouti eVisa Application Process

Step 1:

Select your preferred eVisa type, then fill out the eVisa application form with your passport, travel and general details.

Step 2:

Choose a processing option, upload documents and pay the applicable eVisa fee using any accepted payment method.

Step 3:

Receive the approved eVisa via email. Print a copy to present at the Ambouli International Airport.

Djibouti eVisa Urgent Application and Fee

Following are the available processing speeds. Applicants with urgent travel plans can choose from an expedited processing option.

Standard Processing: 4 - 7 Working Days.
Rush Processing: 3 - 5 Working Days.
Super Rush Processing: 2 - 4 Working Days.

The Djibouti eVisa fees vary depending on the selected processing option and eVisa type.

Djibouti eVisa Application Tracking

Applicants receive status updates by email. They can also check their application status using the Djibouti eVisa tracking tool on the portal.

Contact Visa Support

The Djibouti eVisa support is available to answer any visa-related queries from applicants. Request support via email, live chat or by submitting the query through the contact form.