Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of Somalia need a visa for Djibouti?
SomaliaDjiboutieVisa requiredNationals of Somalia need a visa for Djibouti, which can be applied for online (Djibouti eVisa).
- Authorisation
- Djibouti eVisaOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Fee
- US$23 short stay (15-90 days); US$12 transit (1-14 days)
- Typical stay
- Up to 90 days (short-stay eVisa, 15-90 days, single entry)
Diaspora: about 99,940 people born in Somalia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
eVisaDjibouti'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.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.