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Djibouti: Visa

Student visa and residence permit steps, timing and proof of funds for Djibouti.

Visa and residence permit

Entry is by electronic visa issued through the immigration directorate's portal (evisa.gouv.dj), which replaces the visa formerly issued at the point of entry. The portal says applicants need a passport valid for at least six months, a flight reservation or other transport booking, an accommodation address, an invitation letter (organisation or host, with contacts) and a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card. Payment includes 10% VAT; an express visa is available for an extra 150 EUR per person. Canada's travel page states that students are issued a tourist visa and that electronic visas are available. Germany's Auswaertiges Amt states German citizens need a visa obtainable via the embassy in Berlin, the e-visa or on arrival. No student-specific visa or residence permit is described on official pages reviewed.

Visa processing time
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Proof of funds
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Health insurance
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Application steps

  1. Register on evisa.gouv.dj and confirm the e-mail address.
  2. Fill in the application and attach required documents (passport, travel booking, accommodation address, invitation letter).
  3. Pay the visa fee online by Visa, Mastercard or American Express (10% VAT applies; unpaid applications are cancelled after a week).
  4. Wait for approval, then download the e-visa as a PDF.
  5. Visa extension: apply while in Djibouti; contact the immigration office or [email protected] (eligibility requires at least 48 hours of remaining validity).

Documents required

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Flight reservation or other transport booking
  • Accommodation address (hotel or host)
  • Invitation letter (organisation or host with phone and e-mail)
  • Visa, Mastercard or American Express card

Travel advisories, sanctions and payments

As of 2026-10-26: UK FCDO (updated 27 Jul 2026) advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border. Germany's Auswaertiges Amt (page dated 26 Oct 2026, unchanged since 8 Oct 2026): advises against non-essential solo trips to remote areas, especially the Eritrea and Somalia border regions; Eritrean land border closed; drone and missile attacks linked to the Houthi conflict since early Sept 2026; terrorism and crime possible; malaria risk year-round. Canada (updated 14 Oct 2026): exercise a high degree of caution mainly due to crime; avoid non-essential travel within 10 km of the Eritrea border. US State Department (page read 2026-10-26): Level 2 with an area-specific Level 3 for areas bordering Eritrea, date issued 6 Mar 2025 (terrorism; border tensions). Turkiye MFA: no Djibouti notice in the official advisory list read on 2026-10-26.

Fees
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Nationality-specific notes: turkiye: text: null; nullReason: No nationality-specific visa rule for this group found on official pages reviewed.; russia: text: null; nullReason: No nationality-specific visa rule for this group found on official pages reviewed.; kazakhstan: text: null; nullReason: No nationality-specific visa rule for this group found on official pages reviewed.; ukraine: text: null; nullReason: No nationality-specific visa rule for this group found on official pages reviewed.; azerbaijan: text: null; nullReason: No nationality-specific visa rule for this group found on official pages reviewed.

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What to watch for in Visa

  • Right after the offer, check the document list and appointment calendar.
  • Prepare proof of funds in the format the country accepts.
  • Verify processing time on the official page and leave room for peak periods.
  • Missing or inconsistent documents are among the most common reasons for refusal.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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