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Djibouti visas

Djibouti e-visa

Djibouti offers online transit and visit visas. Visit eVisas are issued for tourism or business.

Ways to get a Djibouti e-visa

  1. Visit eVisa

    eVisa

    Foreign visitors travelling for tourism or business can apply.

    Stay
    15–90 days.
    Valid for
    15–90 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    $23.
    1. Apply online for a visit eVisa.
    2. Enter through Ambouli International Airport or another border crossing.

  2. Transit eVisa

    eVisa

    Visitors passing through Djibouti can apply.

    Valid for
    3 days in the eVisa description.
    Fee
    $12 for a transit visa covering 1–14 days.
    1. Apply online for a transit eVisa.
    2. Enter through Ambouli International Airport or another border crossing.

Who needs it

Visitors who need a visa can apply online for a transit or visit eVisa.

How to apply

  1. Apply online for a transit or visit eVisa.
  2. Enter through Ambouli International Airport or another border crossing.

Good to know

  • Visit eVisas are issued only for tourism or business.
  • The visit visa allows one entry.
  • The government recommends applying for an eVisa.
  • The transit visa's 3-day validity and 1–14-day fee band are not explained together.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Djibouti?

Visitors who need a visa can apply online for a transit or visit eVisa.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Djibouti?

There are 2 options: Visit eVisa (an online visa); Transit eVisa (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Djibouti?

Yes: Visit eVisa and Transit eVisa. Foreign visitors travelling for tourism or business can apply.

How long can I stay on a Djibouti e-visa?

15–90 days for a short-stay visit visa.

How much does a Djibouti e-visa cost?

$23 for a short-stay visa covering 15–90 days; $12 for a transit visa covering 1–14 days.

How long is a Djibouti e-visa valid?

15–90 days for a visit visa; 3 days for a transit visa. Entries: Single entry for the visit visa..

How do I apply for a Djibouti e-visa?

1. 1. Apply online for a transit or visit eVisa. 2. 2. Enter through Ambouli International Airport or another border crossing.

What rules do I have to follow on a Djibouti e-visa?

Visit eVisas are issued only for tourism or business. The visit visa allows one entry.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Djibouti?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Djibouti visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Djibouti be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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