Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
The official eVisa portal offers an online route before travel. A visa on arrival is also available for eligible passports and entry points. For an online application, register and confirm your email, submit the form, pay by card, and wait for approval before downloading the PDF; payment or submission alone is not travel permission.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Djibouti eVisa or visa on arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fee
The U.S. Department of State reports a USD 23–30 tourist visa fee on arrival, depending on the planned stay. The FCDO says arrival payment is in cash U.S. dollars. Confirm the current amount for your visa duration before travel and carry cash if paying on arrival.
Read the official fee guidanceDetails that can change your plans
A one-month arrival visa for French travelers is discretionary
France Diplomatie says the departure airline and Djibouti immigration decide whether to issue this one-month visa, based on the trip purpose and passport type. Confirm the route before departure; the official eVisa or a Djiboutian mission may be another option.
Official guidanceDjibouti at a glance
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Currency
- DJF
- Calling code
- +253
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for Djibouti?
For tourism in Djibouti, travelers using an ordinary passport from France should prepare for a visa on arrival. The official eVisa portal offers an online route before travel. A visa on arrival is also available for eligible passports and entry points. For an online application, register and confirm your email, submit the form, pay by card, and wait for approval before downloading the PDF; payment or submission alone is not travel permission. The published short-visit limit is 1 month per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Djibouti?
The short-visit limit is 1 month per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
What fees apply for a Djibouti visitor visa?
The U.S. Department of State reports a USD 23–30 tourist visa fee on arrival, depending on the planned stay. The FCDO says arrival payment is in cash U.S. dollars. Confirm the current amount for your visa duration before travel and carry cash if paying on arrival.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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