e-Visa Djibouti

We advise you to make your request at least 1 week before your departure. Processing time is only 72 hours for urgent departures.

If the request was not made via our services, you can retrieve your e-Visa from the official website, in the "I want to track my request". As a reminder, the e-Visa is only sent by e-mail at the time of application.

To apply for an e-visa for Djibouti, you will need the following documents:A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into Djibouti.A recent passport photo, in color and with a white background.A copy of your flight itinerary showing your name, arrival and departure dates.A copy of the details of your hotel reservation or certificate of accommodation in Djibouti.

No visas will be issued at the airport or any other border point as of February 1, 2018.

The validity period of your eVisa begins on the date you specify in your application. You can enter the Republic of Djibouti on any date within this validity period.

The eVisa is valid only for single entry.

If you are planning to visit Djibouti for tourism or business, you must apply for an electronic visa.

Transit passengers, who do not leave the international zone, do not have access to the no need to apply for a visaNo matter how long they are in transit. If you wish to leave the airport, you will need to apply for a visa.

No vaccinations are required on arrival, except against yellow fever for travelers from high-risk countries. Vaccinations must be given at least 10 days before departure.

Once issued, your e-Visa cannot be modified. If you change the dates of your stay, you will need to submit a new application.

Yes, minors need an e-Visa to travel to Djibouti, just like adults. Anyone wishing to enter Djibouti must have a valid visa, including children. Parents or guardians can complete and submit the visa application for minors. Visa requirements for minors may vary depending on the minor's nationality and country of residence. It is therefore advisable to check the specific requirements for the minor's country of origin before submitting a visa application.

Yes, provided they meet all the requirements for obtaining a visa. However, requirements and procedures may vary depending on the applicant's nationality and country of residence.Refugees and stateless persons may need additional documentation for their visa application, such as a letter of recommendation from a refugee protection organization or proof of their stateless status.

No, a Djibouti e-Visa does not allow you to work in Djibouti. Djibouti e-Visas are intended for people wishing to visit the country for the following purposes tourist, commercial, family or of transit. To work in Djibouti, you will need to obtain an appropriate work visa, which may require the submission of additional documents and compliance with certain specific conditions.

It is also generally necessary to have a job offer from a Djiboutian company and to meet the other conditions required to work in the country.

It is possible to study with a Djibouti e-VisaHowever, this depends on the duration and type of study. If you're planning to take a short-term course or participate in vocational training for less than three months, you can do so with a Djibouti e-Visa. However, if you plan to pursue long-term studies or attend a Djiboutian school or university, you will need to obtain an appropriate student visa.

If your Djibouti e-Visa is refused, you can appeal the decision or submit a new application, providing additional information or documents to correct errors or deficiencies in your original application. The reasons for the refusal of your e-Visa should be indicated in the refusal notification you received. It is important to understand these reasons and correct any problems before submitting a new application.

Yes, it is possible to apply for an e-Visa for Djibouti even if you are a national of an eligible country other than the one in which you reside.

In addition to your e-Visa for Djibouti, you will need to present additional documents on arrival in the country. These documents may vary depending on your nationality, the length of your stay and the reason for your trip.

Documents you may need to present on arrival include:

• Your passport You must present a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining on the date of entry into Djibouti.
• Your plane ticket You will need to show proof of your return or onward ticket.
• Proof of accommodation You will need to present proof of your accommodation in Djibouti, such as a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a friend or company.
• Proof of sufficient funds You may need to provide proof that you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay in Djibouti, such as a bank statement or a letter from your employer confirming your solvency.
• Proof of vaccination You may be required to show proof of vaccination against certain diseases, such as yellow fever, if you have travelled to a high-risk area before arriving in Djibouti.

The length of stay allowed with an e-Visa for Djibouti depends on the type of visa you have been approved for when you apply online. There are three types of e-Visas for Djibouti:

• Tourist visa This authorizes a maximum stay of 90 days in Djibouti for tourist activities.
• Business visa Djibouti: authorizes a maximum stay of 90 days in Djibouti for business activities such as business meetings, negotiations, conferences, etc.
• Transit visa The Djibouti transit permit: authorizes a maximum stay of 72 hours in Djibouti for transit passengers leaving the international zone of the airport.

No, at present, the e-Visa for Djibouti is only valid for travellers arriving by air at Djibouti's Ambouli international airport.

Yes, if you are a member of the military and wish to travel to Djibouti, you will need a visa. The rules for entry to Djibouti are the same for military personnel as for civilians, and the Djibouti e-Visa is also required for all travelers, regardless of their profession.

If you are a family member of a soldier serving on the Djibouti base and need to travel to Djibouti to visit your family, you will need a visa to enter the country.

The e-Visa for Djibouti is currently required for all travelers entering the country, regardless of their reason for travel. Therefore, even if you are a family member of a soldier serving in Djibouti, you must obtain an e-Visa before traveling.