Visa policy of Djibouti
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All visitors to Djibouti must obtain either a visa on arrival to Djibouti, an electronic visa online or a visa from one of the Djiboutian diplomatic missions prior to arrival in Djibouti, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries mentioned below.[1]
Visa exemption
Nationals of 
Singapore who hold ordinary passports do not require a visa for Djibouti.[1]
Additionally, nationals of 
China holding passports endorsed "for public affairs" do not require a visa.[1]
A visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and service passports was signed with 
Kenya in May 2018; however it has yet to come into force.[2]
Visa on arrival
Ordinary passports
Visas on arrival are issued at the discretion of the Djibouti immigration authority. Passengers with a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date are able to obtain a visa on arrival. They must hold a return/onward ticket.[3] Visas are issued for stays of up to 90 days.[4]
According to the government of Djibouti, visas are no longer being issued on arrival as of 1 May 2018, and visitors must obtain an eVisa online.[5] However, according to Timatic, nationals of any country can still obtain a visa on arrival.[1]
Other passports
Nationals of any country who hold either a diplomatic, service or official passport can obtain a visa on arrival.[1][6]
eVisa
On 18 February 2018, the government of Djibouti introduced an eVisa system for foreign visitors intended to replace the visa on arrival system. Visitors can apply for a transit visa valid for 3 days or a single entry visit visa valid for 31 days. eVisas are issued only for tourism or commerce purposes.[7] Holders of eVisas can only enter Djibouti through Ambouli International Airport.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Djibouti Visa". mobile.twitter.com.
- ^ "Entry requirements - Djibouti travel advice". www.gov.uk.
- ^ [1]
- ^ https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/#/faq
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
Are you a holder of a diplomatic, service or official passport ?
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj.
- ^ "eVisa". www.evisa.gouv.dj. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
Please notice that eVisa is only valid for Ambouli International Airport.