Residence & citizenship
Djiboutian Naturalisation (Djiboutian Citizenship)
Acquisition of Djiboutian nationality by decree, open to long-settled foreign residents who meet the legal conditions for citizenship.
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Under review — check current rules
Residence-duration requirement, fees and processing for naturalisation, and the current consolidated Nationality Code reference (Law 200/AN/81 as amended by Law 79/AN/04), are drawn from legal-database summaries rather than a live official Djiboutian page; verify the current law and conditions before publishing specifics.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Djibouti government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Naturalisation (Code de la nationalité djiboutienne)
- Route type
- Citizenship by naturalisation (granted by decree)
- Legal basis
- Nationality Code (Law No. 200/AN/81, as amended)
- Governing law
- Djiboutian Nationality Code
- Law No. 200/AN/81 of 24 October 1981
- Decision
- Discretionary
- Not automatic even if all conditions are met
- Dual citizenship
- Generally not recognised
Who it is for
- Long-settled foreign residents seeking Djiboutian nationality who meet the Nationality Code conditions
Requirements
- Assimilation into the Djiboutian community, including sufficient knowledge of a language used in Djibouti
- No unlifted expulsion or residence-assignment order
- Meeting the residence and other conditions set out in the Nationality Code
How to apply
- Submit an application to the competent authority for naturalisation by decree
- Nationality is granted by decree if the conditions are satisfied
Frequently asked questions
No. Meeting the residence and other conditions makes you eligible to apply, but the decision is discretionary and applications can be refused.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.