Djibouti Visa Policy

Eligible Countries for the Djibouti eVisa

Most nationalities are eligible to apply for a Djibouti Visa Online, offering a simple and convenient application process. Eligible travellers can submit their application form, required documents, and payment electronically for an eVisa.

Eligible nationalities can choose from several Djibouti eVisa types depending on their purpose of travel.

Passport Validity & Document Requirement

Eligible Countries for Djibouti e Visa
Djibouti

Applicants must provide the following required documents for Djibouti eVisa at the time of application:

  • Passport Bio Page Scan: Must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from your arrival date in Djibouti. 
  • Applicant Digital Photo: The full face of the applicant must be visible while maintaining a neutral expression.
  • Hotel Booking / Invitation Letter from host: Provide either a hotel booking or an invitation letter from the host whatever applies to you.
  • Confirmed Ticket / Reservation: Provide a confirmed flight ticket showing your arrival, departure, or round-trip details.

Note: Those applying for a Djibouti transit eVisa must also provide either a confirmed onward travel ticket or a visa for their next destination.

Express eVisa Processing

Eligible travellers can also benefit from super-rush processing, and receive their Djibouti eVisa within 2 - 4 Working Days for an additional fee.

The support team assists applicants throughout the process by guiding them on document requirements, reviewing the submitted application, regularly sending status updates, and ensuring a smooth and timely submission.

Djibouti Visa Extension and Overstay Policy

Contact the Directorate of Immigration and Emigration in Djibouti to check if an extension is available for your selected eVisa type. Make sure to apply for an extension (if available) before your current stay expires.

Overstaying may lead to fines, imprisonment, or deportation, depending on the length of the overstay and your immigration status.

Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Djibouti

Citizens of the following countries can enter Djibouti without a visa for tourism or business for a limited stay, subject to Djibouti’s visa-exemption rules:

  • Singapore

Countries Requiring a Djibouti Sticker Visa

Travellers from the following countries must apply for a Djibouti visa at an embassy or consulate before travelling.

Visa rules and application procedures may vary by nationality and visa type. Check the latest requirements with the nearest Djibouti embassy or consulate before making travel arrangements.

  • Abkhazia
  • Aland Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Bermuda
  • Bonaire
  • Bouvet Island
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Cook Islands
  • Curacao
  • Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  • Faroe Islands
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French Southern Territories
  • Gibraltar
  • Greenland
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guernsey
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • Jersey
  • Korea, Republic of (South)
  • Macedonia, Republic of
  • Martinique
  • Mayotte
  • Montserrat
  • Nagorno-Karabakh
  • New Caledonia
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • Northern Cyprus
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Pitcairn
  • Puerto Rico
  • Reunion
  • Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
  • Saint Barthelemy
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Sint Maarten
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • South Ossetia
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Swaziland
  • Tokelau
  • Transnistria
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • US Virgin Islands
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Western Sahara

FAQs

The Djibouti eVisa fee depends on your nationality and the processing option you choose when applying. Use the Djibouti eVisa fee tool to verify the exact cost for your nationality.

Yes, every person, including babies and children, must have their own eVisa.

Once the application is submitted, no self-correction can be done. If you notice an error, contact the eVisa support team immediately.


Content Disclaimer: The information on this page was last updated in September 2026. Visa eligibility, requirements, and processing rules may change. Travellers should confirm the latest information with the relevant Djibouti embassy, immigration authorities, or airline before making travel arrangements.