Visa policy of Djibouti
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All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.[1]
Visa exemption[edit]
Visitors who hold one of the following passports may enter Djibouti visa-free for an indefinite period of stay (unless otherwise stated):[1]
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1 - Only eligible for Hong Kong SAR Passport and Macau SAR Passport Holders.
2 - Can enter Djibouti for up to 90 days without a visa.
3 - Can enter Djibouti for up to 30 days without a visa.
Visa on arrival[edit]
- All Citizens of any country who hold a Diplomatic, Official or Service passport can obtain a visa on arrival.[1][2]
- Citizens of the United Kingdom & Citizens of Hong Kong holding a British National (Overseas) passport can obtain a tourist visa upon arrival.[3]
e-Visa[edit]
On 18 February 2018, the government of Djibouti introduced an e-Visa system for foreign visitors intended to replace the visa on arrival system. Visitors can apply for a transit visa valid for 3 days or a single entry visit visa valid for 31 days. e-Visa is issued only for tourism or commerce purposes.[4] Holders of e-Visa can enter Djibouti through Ambouli International Airport or any other border crossing.[5]
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
Are you a holder of a diplomatic, service or official passport ?
- ^ "Djibouti". Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
- ^ "evisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.