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Djibouti passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Djibouti passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

15Visa-free

48eVisa

30Visa on arrival

105Visa required

Djibouti passport at a glance

With a Djibouti passport you can enter 15 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 45 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 48 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 105 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Djibouti

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Djibouti passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	eVisa
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Djibouti passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	6	14	18	15
Asia	3	10	20	18
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	4	2	5	12
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	1	1	1	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Djibouti passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Ecuador — up to 90 days
Ethiopia — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — up to 90 days
Senegal — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 15

Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Dominica21 days
Ecuador90 days
Ethiopia90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Micronesia30 days
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Senegal90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days

eVisa 48

Visa on arrival 30

Visa required 105

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Djibouti passport holders visit without a visa?

Djibouti passport holders can visit 15 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Barbados and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 45 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Djibouti passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Djibouti passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Djibouti passport holders travel with an eVisa?

48 destinations let Djibouti passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Djibouti passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Djibouti passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Djibouti passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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