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🇩🇯 Djibouti for 🇨🇮 CI citizens
Embassy visa
Embassy visa – apply in person at an embassy or consulate with an interview.
Government fee23 USD
AppointmentRequired
Other options
Documents
Always required
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay and at least one or two blank pages; bio-data page copy for visa processing.
U.S. and other official guidance recommend at least six months’ validity and sufficient blank pages for entry and visa stickers or stamps. Temporary or emergency passports may be subject to additional scrutiny or may not be accepted for visa on arrival; travellers should confirm with the nearest Djiboutian embassy or consulate. Official and intermediary guidance recommend at least six months’ validity even for short transit stays. Airlines may deny boarding if passport validity is insufficient for the intended transit and any onward destinations.
Recent passport-sized color photograph with plain light or white background for visa application or visa on arrival.
Many consular intermediaries and embassies request two passport-type photos for Djibouti visa applications. For visa on arrival, at least one spare photo is recommended in case it is requested at the counter.
Confirmed or reserved round-trip or onward flight ticket showing entry to and exit from Djibouti.
Return or onward travel is commonly required for both consular visas and visas on arrival to demonstrate intention to leave Djibouti. Printed or clearly viewable electronic confirmations are generally accepted; some airlines may require proof of onward travel at check-in.
Proof of accommodation in Djibouti, such as hotel reservation or invitation letter with host’s address and contact details.
Hotel booking confirmations are typically requested for tourist visas and may be checked on arrival. Travellers staying with friends or family may be asked for an invitation letter and local contact details instead of a hotel booking.
Recommended
Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay in Djibouti, such as recent bank statements, pay slips, or travellers’ cheques.
Some consulates and visa agencies request recent bank statements or other financial evidence; amounts are not consistently specified in public sources. Even where not explicitly required, carrying proof of funds is recommended in case immigration officers request it on arrival.
Travel insurance covering medical expenses and emergency evacuation for the duration of stay in Djibouti.
Travel insurance is widely recommended by visa intermediaries for Djibouti but is not clearly mandated in official public sources. Policy should ideally cover emergency medical treatment, evacuation, and repatriation for the full trip duration.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) showing yellow fever vaccination when arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or recent transit through such a country.
Required only if arriving from, or transiting through, countries with risk of yellow fever transmission; travellers coming directly from non-risk countries are generally exempt. Travellers should check current WHO and Djiboutian health regulations before departure.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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In Djibouti City, minibuses/buses are a cheap, local way to move: fares are fixed and vehicles often wait until full before departing—bring small cash and expect a “leave-when-full” rhythm.
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Outside the capital, card/ATM access can drop off fast. Even in Djibouti City, plan to carry cash alongside any cards so you’re not stuck when a terminal isn’t available.
Last verified: 2025-12-05