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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Djibouti

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Status in-country 1

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Visiting Djibouti

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

249 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

eVisa
Djibouti's immigration directorate runs an official eVisa platform. Applicants register, fill in the application, pay by card and download the PDF eVisa after approval. Applicants need a passport valid at least 6 months, a travel booking, an accommodation address, an invitation letter and a credit card. The UK government says a tourist visa can also be bought on arrival in US dollars cash.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Work authorisation (ANEFIP) with professional visa and residence card
Under Djibouti's Law No. 40/AN/19 on the entry and stay of foreigners, jobs go to Djiboutian citizens first. An employer can hire a foreigner only if it proves it could not find a Djiboutian who fits the job. Foreign workers need a work authorisation from ANEFIP and a visa for professional reasons. Within one month of arriving, they must regularise their stay with a residence card (carte de séjour) from the Immigration Directorate. Staff of companies in the free zones need a contract approved by the Port and Free Zones Authority or a company registered with ANPI.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Status in-country1 pathway

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