Djibouti Tourist e-Visa: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

e-Visa
Djibouti

Assistance Fee

S$ 65 .00
S$100 35% OFF

+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

e-Visa: USD 12 · Djibouti Short-Stay: USD 23

See official fee details

Djibouti Tourist e-Visa at a glance

Government visa fee
USD 12
HolidaySG service fee
S$65.00
Processing time
Typically within a few working days (apply 10-14 days ahead)
Maximum stay
14 days
Visa required?
Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt.
Arrival card
Arrival card
Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Djibouti?

Travellers from Some IGAD/African states; check portal. can generally enter Djibouti without a visa. Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Some IGAD/African states; check portal. do not require a visa for Djibouti for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Djibouti e-Visa (Ministry of Interior)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Djibouti visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Online application available — e-VISA REQUIRED via the official portal evisa.gouv.dj before you fly — visa-on-arrival was replaced in 2018. e-Visa is for AIR arrivals only; land/sea entry still needs an embassy visa.
Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Tourist e-Visa

Official fee: USD 12
Validity
1 to 14 days
Max stay
14 days
Time to approval
Typically within a few working days (apply 10-14 days ahead)
Processing time
Typically within a few working days (apply 10-14 days ahead)
Where to apply
Official portal (evisa.gouv.dj)

Who needs it: Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt.

Visa-free: Some IGAD/African states; check portal.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Passport photo
  • Proof of lodging
  • Onward/return travel documentation

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: No additional processing fee on the official government portal

Only evisa.gouv.dj is official.

Source: Djibouti e-Visa (Ministry of Interior) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Djibouti Short-Stay e-Visa

Official fee: USD 23
Validity
15 to 90 days
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Typically within a few working days
Processing time
Typically within a few working days
Where to apply
Official portal (evisa.gouv.dj)

Who needs it: Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Passport photo
  • Proof of lodging
  • Onward/return travel documentation

Extra charges: No additional processing fee on the official government portal

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 S$100 per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Who can apply

Nationals requiring a visa, including Indian passport holders. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt.

Djibouti visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports
Passport Requirement Max stay Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore e-Visa required Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇮🇳India Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇮🇩Indonesia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇨🇳China Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇹🇭Thailand Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇺🇸United States Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇫🇷France Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇧🇩Bangladesh Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇱🇰Sri Lanka Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇪🇬Egypt Visa on arrival No visa needed
🇲🇲Myanmar Visa on arrival No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Djibouti visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Djibouti, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.
Indians can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Malaysians can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Filipinos can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
Chinese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti; no advance application is required, but check the fee and documents below.
The official government fee for the Tourist e-Visa is USD 12. HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).
Tourist e-Visa: Typically within a few working days (apply 10-14 days ahead). Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.
Typically: Passport valid at least 6 months; Passport photo; Proof of lodging; Onward/return travel documentation. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.
Yes. The official portal evisa.gouv.dj issues e-visas; it replaced visa-on-arrival in 2018.
Yes, Indians must apply for the e-visa before travel.
No. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt for Djibouti.
USD 12 for a transit visa (1-14 days) and USD 23 for a short-stay visa (15-90 days).
No. The e-visa is for air arrivals only; land and sea entry still requires an embassy visa.
Apply about 10-14 days before travel.
Online by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on the official portal.
Only evisa.gouv.dj is the official government portal.

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