Visa Information

Visa Applications

A valid visa and passport are required to enter Djibouti.

Please review below requirements.

The Visa Application Form can be completed either on a computer or by hand, but it must be submitted in printed form to the embassy

The Embassy’s visa service days are Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Applications are processed from 10:30am to 12:00pm and pick up is from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
(Normally, applications filed on Tuesday will be received on Thursday / applications filed on Thursday will be received on the following Tuesday.)

Address details and contact info can be found here.

Visa Requirements

General Passport, Tourism and Business Visas

Original passport +
1 copy (photo page)
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Unused visa space in the passport must be at least two double-spaced pages.
2 PhotographsSize: 4 x 3 cm.
Please affix one photo to the application form.
Written ApplicationVisa Application Form Djibouti
Letter of RecommendationFor tourist visa: a letter of recommendation from a travel agency if you are going on a tour, or a letter of recommendation if you are applying on your own, you can prepare it yourself – there is no standard form.

For business visas: A company letter of recommendation from your employer is required.
Visa Fee1-Month / 3-Month Stay: ¥4,000

Official or Diplomatic Visa

A Note VerbaleMandatory
Original official or diplomatic passport + 1 copy (photo page)Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Unused visa space in the passport must be at least two double-spaced pages.
Visa feeNo visa fee is required.