Visa policy of Djibouti

Policy on permits required to enter 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

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 Yes Yes
 China Only with "for public affairs" Yes
 Hong Kong Yes1 Yes
 Macau Yes1 Yes
 Ecuador Yes2 Yes2
 Benin Yes2 Yes2
 Ethiopia Yes2 No
 Philippines Yes3 Yes3
 Saudi Arabia No Yes
 United Kingdom No Yes
 Jordan No Yes2
 Rwanda No Yes2
 India No Yes3

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]

See also

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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Djibouti.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  2. ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019. Are you a holder of a diplomatic, service or official passport ?
  3. ^ "Djibouti". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
  5. ^ "evisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
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