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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.
- 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.
Opening and closing times of Djibouti border posts
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.
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 |