Information Guide

Documents to provide and procedure to follow for the business stay

‣ Present a passport whose validity is less than six months at least and emanating from a country recognized by the Republic of Djibouti,

‣ A letter from an organization, establishment, investment agency (ANPI or free zone) justifying that the foreigner is expected there,
‣ A hotel reservation or accommodation certificate.

Visa fees

Visa fees vary depending on the type of visa: A transit visa (1 to 14 days) costs USD 12 and a short-stay visa (15 to 90 days) will cost you USD 23.

Website: https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/#/

INFORMATION ON THE IMMIGRATION SERVICE

The Republic of Djibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa , located on the west coast of the southern outlet of the Red Sea . It shares borders with Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the west, Eritrea to the north, and across the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait , a maritime border with Yemen .

Citizens of any country in the world, except Singapore, must have a visa to enter Djibouti.

  1. Obtaining a visa upon arrival in Djibouti

A visa may be obtained from a country where Djibouti has a diplomatic representation (embassy or consulate). Travelers from countries where Djibouti does not have diplomatic representation, can introduce and obtain a pre-authorization of visas through the electronic system E-Visa . It is also possible for a person holding a passport with a validity of six months to obtain a visa upon arrival at Ambouli International Airport.

II. Documents to provide and procedure to follow for the business trip:

- Present a passport whose validity is less than six months at least and emanating from a country recognized by the Republic of Djibouti,

- A letter from an organization, establishment, investment agency (ANPI or free zone) justifying that the foreigner is expected there,
- A hotel reservation or accommodation certificate.

III. Visa fees

Visa fees vary depending on the type of visa: A transit visa (1 to 14 days) costs $12 and a short stay visa (15 to 90 days) will cost you $23.

IV. Links to online information

https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/#/

https://www.presidence.dj/texte.php?ID=40&ID2=2019-01-21&ID3=Law&ID4=2&ID5=2019-01-31&ID6=n

V. Opening and closing times of Djibouti border posts

Galilé border post (Djibouti-Ethiopia)

Open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for vehicles of all types and people

Loyada border post (Djibouti-Somalia)

Open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for vehicles of all types and people

Galafi border post (Djibouti-Ethiopia)

Open between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for vehicles of all types and people

At all border posts, travelers are asked to present a passport valid for more than 6 months. For vehicles, the driver is asked to present the documents of the car (driving licence, registration card, insurance, pass). The driver who does not own the car must have a driving license issued by the owner of the car. It should be noted that all vehicles are systematically searched before entering or leaving Djibouti border posts.