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Visa & entry guide

Djibouti

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Plan your visit to Djibouti with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Djibouti

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Passport valid at least 6 months
Online eVisa application
Passport photograph
Flight/travel reservation
Accommodation address
Invitation/host details where applicable
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Djibouti's official immigration service provides an electronic visa system. The eVisa is available for eligible tourism, business and transit travel. (evisa.gouv.dj)

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Passport valid at least 6 months
Online eVisa application
Passport photograph
Flight/travel reservation
Accommodation address
Company/business invitation
Supporting business documents

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Djibouti's official immigration service provides an electronic visa system. The eVisa is available for eligible tourism, business and transit travel. (evisa.gouv.dj)

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Online through the official Djibouti Immigration eVisa portal.

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti • House No. 608, Ruaka Road, Runda, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 212 2859 / +254 20 221 0124 (djibouti.ch)

Processing guidance

The official electronic visa platform currently indicates approximately 3–5 working days for processing. (evisav2.gouv.dj)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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