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Djiboutian e-Visa — Short Stay (Tourism / Business)

The government's online short-stay permit for tourism or business visits to Djibouti, applied for and issued electronically before you travel.

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Stay length (15–90 days), single-entry status and the ~USD 23 fee are drawn from secondary/reference sources; the official portal text retrieved did not display fee or validity figures. Verify against the live evisa.gouv.dj application before publishing figures as official.

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.
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Official name
Djibouti e-Visa (visa court séjour)
Route type
Electronic visa (e-Visa) for tourism / business
Stay / validity
15 to 90 days
Duration widely reported for the short-stay e-Visa; confirm the exact validity granted on your approval.
Entries
Single entry
Single-entry is widely reported; verify against your approved e-Visa.
Fee
Approx. USD 23 (visa fee, excl. service/rush fees)
Fee figure not confirmed on the official portal text retrieved; treat as indicative.

Who it is for

  • Foreign nationals visiting Djibouti for tourism or business/commerce
  • Travellers whose nationality is not visa-exempt and who need authorisation before travel

Requirements

  • Valid passport (typically valid at least 6 months)
  • Completed online application on evisa.gouv.dj
  • Supporting documents as prompted (e.g. travel/accommodation details)
  • Electronic payment of the visa fee

What you can do

  • Enter Djibouti for tourism or business for the period granted
  • Not permitted: paid employment or enrolment in studies (these need an embassy visa)

How to apply

  • Go to the official portal evisa.gouv.dj
  • Complete the application and upload required details
  • Pay the fee electronically
  • Receive the e-Visa by email and print it to present on arrival

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.

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