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Who needs a visa for Djibouti?

Entry rules for Djibouti by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police (Djibouti): eVisa, checked .

In brief

No nationality can visit Djibouti without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
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On arrival
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eVisa or ETA
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Visa required
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About 8.1 bn people (100% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Djibouti: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police:…Report a change

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Djibouti entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
eVisaShort stay visa 15 to 90 days, single entry198India, China, United States, IndonesiaMinistry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police:…

eVisa (short stay visa 15 to 90 days): India, China, the US and 195 more

198 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police (Djibouti): eVisa, checked The eVisa application is open to everyone, except for individuals holding a diplomatic, service, or official passport, as well as those benefiting from a courtesy visa program.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gouv.dj. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Djibouti?

It depends on your passport: 198 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (short stay visa 15 to 90 days, single entry) (Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police (Djibouti): eVisa, checked 5 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (short stay visa 15 to 90 days, single entry) (Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police (Djibouti): eVisa, checked 5 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Djibouti visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 198 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gouv.dj.

Sources and changes

  1. Djibouti eVisa FAQevisa.gouv.dj · checked 5 Nov 2026
  2. Djibouti eVisa (official, Ministry of the Interior)evisa.gouv.dj · checked 5 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of the Interior, General Directorate of the National Police (Djibouti): eVisa. No change since.

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