Republic of Djibouti · short term business
Tourism, Business or Transit eVisa
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Online Djibouti eVisa for tourism, commerce or transit, with passport, transport, accommodation, invitation and card-payment evidence prepared before filing.
- Processing time
- Online application through the official eVisa platform after registration, form completion and card payment; approval is downloaded or sent after review.
- Government fees
- The portal charges visa fees during the application flow, but the reviewed public pages do not publish a public fee table. Treat fees as non-refundable unless the official portal says otherwise.
- Typical duration
- Determined by the eVisa approval; the reviewed public pages do not publish a public fixed validity table.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Djibouti eGov says the eVisa certifies that the holder is authorised to enter and stay in the Republic of Djibouti for a determined period, replacing the visa issued at a point of entry such as an airport or border post. The same eGov page says the eVisa is valid only where the purpose is tourism, commerce or transit; work and studies require a traditional visa obtained at embassies or consulates. The eVisa platform content says applicants need a passport valid for at least six months, a flight reservation or other transport evidence, an accommodation address, an invitation letter from an organisation or host with contact details, and a Visa, Mastercard or American Express payment card. After approval, the eVisa should be printed and kept with the passport while travelling.
Additional sources
Primary source
Djibouti eVisa platform - English content ↗ · Djibouti electronic visa platform
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is tourism, commerce or transit rather than work or study.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The passport is valid for at least six months.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide transport evidence, an accommodation address and an invitation letter from an organisation or host with contact details.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The applicant can register on the eVisa platform, complete the form and pay by Visa, Mastercard or American Express.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Common blockers
- !The trip purpose is work, study or another non-eVisa purpose that eGov says needs a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- !The passport has less than six months of validity.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- !The applicant cannot provide accommodation, invitation, transport or payment evidence requested by the platform.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- !The traveller assumes eVisa approval guarantees entry; eGov says border authorities may still refuse entry in rare cases.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport valid for at least six months.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Flight reservation or other transport evidence.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Accommodation address for a hotel or host.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Invitation letter from an organisation or host with contact details.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Payment card accepted by the platform and the approved eVisa printout.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the purpose is tourism, commerce or transit before using the eVisa route.
Build the evidence pack
Register on the official eVisa platform, confirm the email address and sign in.
Submit through the official channel
Complete the eVisa application, upload or enter the requested evidence and pay online.
After approval
After approval, download or print the eVisa and carry it with the passport when travelling.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the eGov eVisa service page ↗
Use this official Djibouti source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the egov evisa service page.
Djibouti eGov / ANSIE · verified
- Official portalApplicantApply through the Djibouti eVisa platform ↗
Use this official Djibouti source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for apply through the djibouti evisa platform.
Djibouti electronic visa platform · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What purposes can use the Djibouti eVisa?+
Djibouti eGov says the eVisa is valid only for tourism, commerce or transit.
What do I need before applying online?+
The eVisa platform content lists a passport valid at least six months, transport evidence, accommodation address, invitation letter with contacts and an accepted payment card.
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