How Indian passport holders get a visa for Djibouti: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via evisa.gouv.dj
- Government fee: Transit visa (1-14 days) USD 12. Short-stay visa (15-90 days) USD 23-40 depending on duration.
- Processing time: ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per the chosen visa type, single or multiple entry.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 72/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-style photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a YF-risk country)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Djibouti eVisa portal — evisa.gouv.dj. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Djibouti eVisa (official, evisa.gouv.dj)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Djibouti-Ambouli (JIB) for non-Djibouti destinations does not require entry. Transit visa available if leaving the airport.
How Djibouti compares in Africa
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Djibouti uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | eVisa — apply online via evisa.gouv.dj | Transit visa (1-14 days) USD 12. Short-stay visa (15-90 days) USD 23-40 depending on duration. | ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Djibouti is a small but strategically important Horn of Africa nation — many travellers transit en route to Ethiopia / Yemen. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: http://www.evisa.gouv.dj/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Djibouti?
eVisa — apply online via evisa.gouv.dj. Djibouti is a small but strategically important Horn of Africa nation — many travellers transit en route to Ethiopia / Yemen. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Djibouti visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-style photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a YF-risk country); Proof of funds
How long does a Djibouti visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: ~5 business days. Apply 1-2 weeks before travel.. Government fee: Transit visa (1-14 days) USD 12. Short-stay visa (15-90 days) USD 23-40 depending on duration.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per the chosen visa type, single or multiple entry..
How do Indians apply for a Djibouti visa?
Apply on the official Djibouti eVisa portal — evisa.gouv.dj. Approved eVisa emailed; print and carry on arrival. Official source: http://www.evisa.gouv.dj/
Is a Djibouti visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Djibouti visa online or on arrival?
Djibouti uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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