Djibouti
General visa requirements for travelling to Djibouti. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Student/Work Long-Stay Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by case
- Validity
- According to approved status
- Entry
- Single entry
Long-stay routes should be confirmed directly with Djibouti competent authorities.
Eligibility
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Employment
Long-stay study/work requires competent authority approval.
Required status: Approved long-stay authorization
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Business visa (Business eVisa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Processing time
- After online submission and approval
- Fee
- As set on official eVisa portal
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Business travelers should complete official eVisa steps and provide supporting documents as requested.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For business-related visits through eVisa route.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter may be required based on case
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Djibouti eVisa application; Form url: https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/
Tourist visa (Tourist eVisa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Processing time
- After online submission and approval
- Fee
- As set on official eVisa portal
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Official Djibouti eVisa portal describes registration, online submission/payment, and approved eVisa download workflow.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or host address; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Djibouti eVisa application; Form url: https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/
How to apply
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Fee payment
Submit online application and pay through the official eVisa portal.
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Processing wait
Wait for approval and download PDF eVisa.