Russian Federation to Djibouti visa requirements

A Russian ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Djibouti, obtained online as an eVisa before travel via the official government portal (evisa.gouv.dj). The short-stay eVisa costs about USD 23, is single-entry, and allows up to 90 days. No visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel applies to ordinary Russian passports (only diplomatic/service passports are exempt). Djibouti requires Russian ordinary passport holders to hold a visa, but the practical route for tourism and short visits is the Djibouti electronic visa (eVisa), launched on 18 February 2018 and processed entirely online through the official government portal at evisa.gouv.dj. There is no general visa-on-arrival entitlement for ordinary Russian passports; Djibouti's visa policy exempts Russia only for diplomatic and service passport holders (up to 90 days), so ordinary travellers must apply in advance. Two eVisa products exist: a transit eVisa (USD 12, valid for stays of 1-14 days) and a short-stay/tourism eVisa (USD 23, valid for stays of 15-90 days). Both are single-entry only, with validity counted from the date of issue, so applicants should apply close to their travel date. Standard processing is typically completed within several business days (commonly cited up to around 10 business days by the government), and third-party agents offer paid priority and express options that do not change the underlying government decision. Travellers need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, a digital photo, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and an email address for delivery of the PDF eVisa, which must be printed and presented on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. Because conditions and fees can change, verify the exact tariff and requirements on evisa.gouv.dj before paying. The verdict is eVisa, which is the correct best-fit channel for a short tourist stay for an ordinary Russian passport.