Planning a trip to Djibouti? If you’re traveling with a United Arab Emirates passport, you can apply for a Djibouti eVisa online. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know, clearly explained, calmly written, and easy to follow.
The Djibouti eVisa is an online travel authorization that allows you to enter Djibouti for a short stay. You apply digitally, receive approval by email, and travel with a printed or saved copy, no embassy visits involved.
As a United Arab Emirates citizen, you can choose from the following options:
|
E -Visa Type |
Purpose of Travel |
|
Transit eVisa |
Short stopovers while traveling onward |
|
Tourism eVisa |
Leisure travel, holidays, and sightseeing |
|
Family / Social Visit eVisa |
Visiting relatives or friends in Djibouti |
|
Business eVisa |
Meetings, conferences, or business-related travel |
For full details on each visa type and which one suits your trip, check the Djibouti eVisa types page
Getting your documents ready first makes the application much smoother. Here’s what you’ll be asked to upload.
Your passport confirms your identity and eligibility.
Make sure it:
You’ll upload a recent digital passport-style photo.
It should be:
This shows how and when you’re entering or leaving Djibouti.
You must show accommodation for your stay. You can submit a confirmed hotel booking for the entire stay or an invitation letter from your host in Djibouti, including their contact details, your travel dates, and the accommodation address
For more information about requirements, refer to the Djibouti eVisa Requirements page.
The application is fully online and easy to complete when broken down.
Start by entering your personal information, passport details, nationality, contact number, email address, and intended travel dates. All information should match your passport exactly.
Upload your passport scan, photograph, and supporting documents. Choose your preferred processing option, review your details carefully, and proceed once everything is correct.
Complete the online payment and submit your application. Once approved, your Djibouti eVisa will be delivered to your email for download and printing.
When applying for a Djibouti eVisa, you can choose how quickly your application is processed. The processing option also determines the fee:
For detailed and up-to-date fee information, please visit the Djibouti eVisa Fee page.
If you can’t finish the application in one go, no problem. You can save it and return later using the Complete Ongoing Djibouti eVisa Application option.
Tracking your application is easy and can be done online.
You’ll also receive updates and your approved eVisa by email.
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in January 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.
