Visa policy of Djibouti
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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]
Visa exemption
[edit]Nationals of the following countries listed may enter Djibouti without a visa for an indefinite period of stay (unless otherwise stated):[1]
| Country | Ordinary passport | Non-ordinary passport |
|---|---|---|
 Singapore |
 |
|
 China |
Only if endorsed "for public affairs" | 
|
 Egypt |
|
# D S
|
 Kenya |
|
# D
|
 India |
|
# D O
|
 Morocco |
|
# D O S
|
 Russia |
|
# D S
|
 Turkey |
|
# D S
|
# - Up to a maximum stay of 90 days.
D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports
Djibouti signed visa exemption agreements for holders of diplomatic and service passports with Angola and Benin in February 2024 and they are yet to enter into force.[2]
Visa on arrival
[edit]According to Timatic, nationals of any country holding any type of valid passport may obtain a visa on arrival.[1][3] However, the government of Djibouti only lists diplomatic, official and service passport holders as being eligible for a visa on arrival.[4]
e-Visa
[edit]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.[5] Holders of e-Visa can enter Djibouti through Ambouli International Airport or any other border crossing.[6]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ Djibouti signs agreements with the Republics of Angola and Benin
- ^ "Djibouti". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
Are you a holder of a diplomatic, service or official passport ?
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
- ^ "evisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.