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Australia to Djibouti visa requirements

Q: Is there a visa on arrival in Djibouti for Australians?

Not reliably. Djibouti officially lists only diplomatic, official and service passports for visa-on-arrival. Some reports mention an airline-dependent VOA, but ordinary tourists should secure an eVisa in advance.

Q: How much does the Djibouti eVisa cost?

The government fee is USD 23 for the short-stay visa (15-90 days) and USD 12 for the transit visa (1-14 days). Third-party services may add a service charge.

Q: How long can I stay on a Djibouti tourist eVisa?

The short-stay visa allows up to 90 days; the transit visa covers 1-14 days. You must enter Djibouti within 30 days of the visa's issue date.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to process?

Standard processing is usually about 4-7 working days. Apply at least a week before departure, as times are not guaranteed.

Q: Where can I enter Djibouti with an eVisa?

The eVisa is intended for air arrivals through Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Land and sea entries may still require an embassy-issued visa.

Australian passport holders need a visa for Djibouti. The recommended route is the official online eVisa (evisa.gouv.dj), obtained before travel. Australia is not on Djibouti's visa-exempt list, and visa-on-arrival is not officially guaranteed for ordinary passports. As of 2026-05-30, Australian ordinary passport holders cannot enter Djibouti visa-free and must obtain a visa in advance. The Djiboutian government operates an official electronic visa platform (evisa.gouv.dj) and explicitly recommends that travellers apply for an eVisa. Two short-term categories are issued: a transit visa for 1-14 days (USD 12) and a short-stay visa for 15-90 days (USD 23), both suitable for tourism/short visits. The eVisa is typically issued within several working days and lets holders enter through Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. While some sources reference an airline-dependent visa-on-arrival, the government officially lists only diplomatic/official/service passports as VOA-eligible, so ordinary travellers should not rely on it. Applicants need a passport valid for at least six months, a bio-data page scan, a passport photo, proof of accommodation, and onward/return travel. Defaulting conservatively, the correct verdict for a short tourist stay is eVisa.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist eVisa (short-stay), applied online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (short-stay visa, 15-90 days); transit visa covers 1-14 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 23 (short-stay 15-90 days); USD 12 (transit 1-14 days), plus any service charges

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically 2-7 working days (standard ~4-7)

standard track

Validity

Enter within 30 days of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Australian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay and has a blank page.

· 6 months validity

/02

Go to the official eVisa portal

Open the Republic of Djibouti government platform at evisa.gouv.dj and start a new application. Avoid third-party sites that add fees.

· evisa.gouv.dj

/03

Select the correct visa type

Choose the short-stay tourist visa (15-90 days) for a normal visit, or the transit visa (1-14 days) for a brief stopover.

· Short-stay 15-90 days

/04

Complete the form and upload documents

Provide personal and travel details and upload your passport bio-data page, a recent photo, proof of accommodation and onward/return travel.

· Passport scan· Photo· Accommodation

/05

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the government fee (USD 23 short-stay or USD 12 transit) by card to submit the application.

· USD 23 / USD 12

/06

Receive and print the eVisa

Wait for email approval (usually a few working days), print the eVisa, and present it on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.

· Print copy· Airport entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAustralian passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

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

required

RequiredColor scan of passport bio-data page

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

required

RequiredRecent digital passport-size photo

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

required

RequiredConfirmed accommodation booking