Work visas
Djiboutian Work Authorisation & Employment Visa
The employment route for foreign workers, combining a long-stay visa with a work authorisation issued by the national employment agency.
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Processing time, validity period and any fees for the work authorisation and employment visa were not confirmed from an official source; verify with ANEFIP and the relevant embassy before publishing figures.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Autorisation de travail pour étranger (foreigner work authorisation)
- Route type
- Employment — long-stay visa + ANEFIP work authorisation
- Issuing authority
- ANEFIP (Agence Nationale de l'Emploi, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelle)
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a signed employment contract with an employer in Djibouti
Requirements
- Work authorisation application form
- Hiring/employment declaration
- Four copies of the employment contract (official printed form)
- Letter addressed to the Director General of ANEFIP
- Two identity photographs
- Photocopy of passport or residence visa
- Employer's business licence (patente)
How to apply
- Secure an employment contract with a Djibouti-based employer
- Obtain the long-stay/work visa via a Djiboutian embassy or consulate
- Submit the complete work-authorisation file to ANEFIP
- Obtain a foreigner residence card once settled (for stays over 3 months)
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.