Djibouti visas
Whether you need a visa for Djibouti depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Most travellers apply through the government's official e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.dj) for short tourism, business or transit trips, while employment, study, family reunification and stays over 90 days are handled through Djiboutian embassies and consulates and, once in-country, through residence and work-authorisation procedures. Immigration and entry are overseen by the Republic of Djibouti's authorities under the Ministry of the Interior, and the e-Visa portal and the national e-government site (egouv.dj) are the official reference points.
Djiboutian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Djibouti โ tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Djibouti to work โ the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Djibouti โ student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Djibouti.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Djibouti as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Djibouti long term โ residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Djiboutian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Djibouti โ key facts
- Visa authority
- Republic of Djibouti โ official e-Visa portal (Ministry of the Interior)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- Time zone
- East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3) โ Africa/Djibouti
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ not legal advice.
