Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

Eastern AfricaDjiboutiDJ · DJI

At a glance

Currency
Djiboutian Franc
DJF · Fr
Languages
Arabic
ara · +1
Calling code
+253
Area
23,200 km²
newDaylight today12h 06m↑ 05:56 · ↓ 18:02
Entry & visa

Djibouti visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Djibouti depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
1
Visa-free
nationalities
197
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
0
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Djibouti, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Do you need a visa for Djibouti?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Djibouti — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 1 countries can currently enter Djibouti visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Djibouti runs on 220V with plug types C, E. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type E
Two round pins + ground hole

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Djibouti.

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Location

11.5° N, 43.0° EOpen in Maps
Borders 3 countries

Light & dark

Djibouti swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:02.

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