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United Arab Emirates to Djibouti visa requirements

Q: Should I apply online or use visa on arrival?

The eVisa is recommended because it gives you proof before travel. Visa on arrival is also listed for normal UAE passports, but you should still carry supporting documents and fee funds.

Q: Is visa on arrival restricted to diplomatic or official passports?

No current UAE MoFA wording supports that restriction. The page lists Diplomatic, Special, Official and Normal passport types as Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival.

Q: How much does the Djibouti visa cost?

The U.S. Department of State reports a USD 23 fee for visitors applying on arrival. The official eVisa portal shows and collects the applicable eVisa fee during application.

Q: What documents do I need?

A UAE passport valid at least 6 months with two blank pages, onward/return travel, accommodation or host details, sufficient funds, and the printed eVisa if you applied online. A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country.

Q: Where do I apply for the Djibouti eVisa?

Use the official Republic of Djibouti portal at evisa.gouv.dj. Avoid third-party sites that may charge extra service fees.

UAE ordinary passport holders need entry authorization for Djibouti. UAE MoFA lists normal passports as eligible for Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival; applying through the official eVisa portal before travel remains the recommended route. Djibouti is not visa-free for UAE ordinary passport holders. UAE MoFA's Djibouti travel page lists every UAE passport category, including Normal passports, as eligible for Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival. For the most predictable airline and border process, use the Republic of Djibouti official eVisa platform before travel and carry the approval printout if you apply online. Visa on arrival is also listed by UAE MoFA for normal passports, and the U.S. Department of State reports that visitors can apply for visas on arrival with a USD 23 fee. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least six months, two blank passport pages, onward or return travel, accommodation details, sufficient funds, and a yellow fever certificate if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country. The previous wording that visa on arrival was restricted to diplomatic, official and service passports is not supported by the current UAE MoFA page.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18

Visa type

Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days for a visit/eVisa; final stay as granted by immigration

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 23 visitor visa/arrival fee reported; eVisa fee confirmed during application

consular fee only

Processing time

Apply online before travel, or obtain visa on arrival where accepted

standard track

Validity

Passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Your UAE ordinary passport should be valid for at least six months beyond arrival and have two blank pages for entry processing.

· 6-month validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Choose eVisa or visa on arrival

UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports for Djibouti as Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival. The eVisa is the safer pre-travel option because it gives you proof of authorization before boarding.

· eVisa recommended· VOA available

/03

Apply on the official portal if using eVisa

Use evisa.gouv.dj, create an account, complete the traveler and trip details, upload the requested passport and photo documents, then pay the fee shown by the portal.

· Official portal· Avoid third parties

/04

Carry supporting documents

Travel with onward/return travel proof, accommodation details, sufficient funds, and the printed eVisa approval if you applied online. Carry a yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country.

· Onward ticket· Accommodation

/05

Complete entry formalities

If using eVisa, present the printout and passport at the border. If using visa on arrival, follow the arrival visa counter process and pay the applicable fee before passport control.

· Entry counter· USD 23 reported

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

United Arab Emirates -> Djibouti · Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUAE ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredTwo blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

ConditionalApproved Djibouti eVisa printout, if using the eVisa route

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

ConditionalVisa on arrival fee funds, if using the arrival route

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

conditional

RequiredRecent passport-size digital photograph for eVisa

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

conditional

RequiredScan of passport bio-data page for eVisa

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

conditional

RequiredConfirmed onward/return flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation or host address

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Djibouti travel updates Republic of Djibouti official eVisa platform Djibouti eVisa platform English interface text

Application link included: Republic of Djibouti official eVisa platform

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visitor visa / visa on arrivalUSD 23Reported by the U.S. Department of State for visitors applying on arrival

Official eVisaShown during applicationApply through the Republic of Djibouti official eVisa platform; fee is paid online when the application is submitted

Total estimateUSD 23 — USD 23incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa

Before travel

Recommended route for normal UAE passports because it provides pre-travel authorization; carry a printout for border processing.

Visa on arrival

At arrival

UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as eligible for Visa On Arrival; visitors should carry supporting documents and fee funds.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Djibouti is not visa-free for UAE ordinary passports

Current UAE MoFA guidance lists normal UAE passports under Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival, not visa-free entry.

High

/02

Arrival visa is not limited to diplomatic passports in current UAE guidance

UAE MoFA lists Diplomatic, Special, Official and Normal passports alike as Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival.

High

/03

The eVisa route gives proof before departure

Even though visa on arrival is listed, an approved eVisa printout can reduce airline and arrival uncertainty.

Medium

/04

Border officers may request supporting documents

Carry onward/return travel, accommodation information, funds evidence and any required yellow fever certificate.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-18 · major

Djibouti eVisa/VOA wording corrected

Updated UAE normal passport treatment to Electronic Visa or Visa On Arrival based on UAE MoFA, removed the unsupported claim that VOA is limited to diplomatic/official/service passports, and replaced unofficial sources with official government references.

2026-05-30

United Arab Emirates to Djibouti route verified

Earlier version treated eVisa as the only safe tourist channel and described visa on arrival as limited to non-ordinary passports; this has been superseded by current UAE MoFA guidance.

/09 — The questions