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🟢 Djibouti e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Djibouti eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Djibouti eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Djibouti. To enter Djibouti you need: a valid passport, evisa, Proof of onward travel, Yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Djibouti eVisa Fees & Cost
Djibouti visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Djibouti and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
90 Day Tourist eVisa
$23.00
90 days
$59.00
Transit 14 Days Tourist eVisa
$12.00
90 days
$59.00
Djibouti eVisa Processing Time
Djibouti asks travellers to apply at least 5 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 5 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Djibouti government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Djibouti eVisa — Step by Step
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Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
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Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
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We submit and track daily
Submitted to Djibouti Immigration. Email updates throughout.
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Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Djibouti eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Djibouti visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Djibouti requires 8 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid US passport with 6+ months validity and 1 blank page
Required▼
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Digital passport bio-data page scan
Required▼
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Recent passport photo (white background, JPEG, under 2 MB)
Required▼
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Flight reservation or travel itinerary
Required▼
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Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation letter with address)
Required▼
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Valid email address
Required▼
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Payment method (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Djibouti immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Djibouti▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Djibouti e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Djibouti's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Djibouti, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Djibouti requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Djibouti eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Djibouti eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Djibouti's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Djibouti
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Djibouti eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Yes. Almost every foreign visitor needs a visa to enter Djibouti. For tourism the simplest route is the Djibouti eVisa, which you get online before you fly. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete it for you, choosing either the 90-day tourist eVisa or the 14-day transit eVisa.
What exactly is the Djibouti eVisa?
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The Djibouti eVisa is an official permit from the Djibouti government that lets you enter and stay in the country for a set period. It replaces the visa that used to be issued at the airport or border. You apply online, pay online, and once it's approved the eVisa arrives by email. PassportsAndVisas.com can handle the whole application for you.
Can I use the Djibouti eVisa for work or study?
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No. The eVisa only covers tourism, business visits and transit. If you're going to Djibouti to work or study, you need a regular visa from a Djiboutian embassy or consulate.
Do I need to print my Djibouti eVisa?
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Yes. Print your approved eVisa and keep it with your passport at all times while you're travelling in Djibouti. A copy on your phone is handy as a backup, but take the paper copy.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Djibouti?
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Some travellers have been able to buy a visa at the airport and pay in US dollar cash. However, Djibouti's eVisa officially replaces the visa issued at the border, and airlines may not let you board without one. The safest choice is to get your eVisa before you fly, and PassportsAndVisas.com can arrange it for you.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Djibouti?
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Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months after the day you arrive in Djibouti. If it expires sooner, renew it before you apply for your visa.
Does an approved eVisa guarantee I'll be let into Djibouti?
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Not quite. Like any visa, the eVisa doesn't guarantee entry, and border officers can refuse entry in rare cases. Carry your printed eVisa, a valid passport and proof of your onward journey, and you'll be well prepared.
Do I need an onward or return ticket to enter Djibouti?
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Yes. Be ready to show proof that you'll be leaving Djibouti, such as a return flight or a ticket to your next destination.
Can I extend my Djibouti tourist visa?
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Plan as if you can't. Djibouti tourist visas last between 1 and 3 months depending on the type, and they can't be extended. Choose the visa that covers your whole trip: the 90-day tourist eVisa for longer stays, or the 14-day transit eVisa for a short stopover.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to enter Djibouti?
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Only if you're arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. In that case, bring your yellow fever vaccination certificate. Travellers coming from other countries don't need one to enter.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Djibouti eVisa Service
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Common themes from Djibouti visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Djibouti Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Djibouti Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
