Visa policy of Djibouti
All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.[1]
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Visa exemption
Visitors who hold one of the following passports may enter Djibouti visa-free for an indefinite period of stay (unless otherwise stated):[1]
| Country | Ordinary passport | Diplomatic/official/service passport |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | ||
| China | Only with "for public affairs" | |
| Hong Kong | 1 | |
| Macau | 1 | |
| Ecuador | 2 | 2 |
| Benin | 2 | 2 |
| Ethiopia | 2 | |
| Philippines | 3 | 3 |
| Saudi Arabia | ||
| United Kingdom | ||
| Jordan | 2 | |
| Rwanda | 2 | |
| India | 3 |
1 - Only eligible for Hong Kong SAR Passport and Macau SAR Passport Holders.
2 - Can enter Djibouti for up to 90 days without a visa.
3 - Can enter Djibouti for up to 30 days without a visa.
Visa on arrival
- All Citizens of any country who hold a Diplomatic, Official or Service passport can obtain a visa on arrival.[1][2]
- Citizens of the United Kingdom & Citizens of Hong Kong holding a British National (Overseas) passport can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival.[3]
e-Visa
On 18 February 2018, the government of Djibouti introduced an e-Visa system for foreign visitors intended to replace the visa on arrival system. Visitors can apply for a transit visa valid for 3 days or a single entry visit visa valid for 31 days. e-Visa is issued only for tourism or commerce purposes.[4] Holders of e-Visa can enter Djibouti through Ambouli International Airport or any other border crossing.[5]
References
- "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
Are you a holder of a diplomatic, service or official passport ?
- "Djibouti". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
- "evisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.