Republic of Djibouti · work sponsored
Work Authorization
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ANEFIP work authorisation for non-Djiboutian nationals who have obtained an employment contract and want to work in Djibouti.
- Processing time
- Filed with ANEFIP after the employment contract is obtained; employer coordination is required in practice because the file includes contract, hiring declaration and company evidence.
- Government fees
- No public fee is listed on the reviewed eGov work-authorisation page.
- Typical duration
- Not published on the reviewed eGov service page.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 25 July 2026, the Work Authorization for Republic of Djibouti is a sponsor-led Djibouti immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Djibouti government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.
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What is the Work Authorization in Republic of Djibouti?
Work Authorization is a sponsor-led Djibouti route. Indicative government fees are No public fee is listed on the reviewed eGov work-authorisation page; indicative processing time is Filed with ANEFIP after the employment contract is obtained; employer coordination is required in practice because the file includes contract, hiring declaration and company evidence; typical duration is Not published on the reviewed eGov service page. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Djibouti eGov / ANSIE on 28 June 2026.
Overview
Djibouti eGov says any person who does not have Djiboutian nationality and wants to work in Djibouti must, after obtaining an employment contract, benefit from a work authorisation issued by the Agence Nationale de l'Emploi, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelle (ANEFIP). The published evidence list includes the work-authorisation request, the declaration of hiring, four copies of the employment contract, a letter to the ANEFIP Director General, two identity photos, a copy of the passport or stay visa, and the company patente.
Additional sources
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant does not have Djiboutian nationality and wants to work in Djibouti.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The applicant has obtained an employment contract.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The file is addressed to ANEFIP, the authority named by eGov for work authorisation.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ✓The applicant or employer can provide the published document pack, including contract copies and company patente.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Common blockers
- !No employment contract has been obtained.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- !The employer cannot prepare the hiring declaration, contract copies, company patente or letter to ANEFIP.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- !The worker lacks a passport copy or stay visa copy for the file.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Work-authorisation request.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Declaration of hiring.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Four copies of the employment contract.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Letter addressed to the ANEFIP Director General.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
- ·Two identity photos, passport or stay-visa photocopy, and company patente.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Secure the employment contract before starting the work-authorisation file.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the request, hiring declaration, four contract copies and employer letter to ANEFIP.
Submit through the official channel
Add photos, passport or stay-visa copy and the company patente.
After approval
File with ANEFIP and keep the authorisation aligned with the worker's residence or visa status.
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.
- ChecklistApplicant + sponsorRead the eGov work-authorisation checklist ↗
Use this official Djibouti source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the egov work-authorisation checklist.
Djibouti eGov / ANSIE · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who issues Djibouti work authorisation?+
Djibouti eGov names the Agence Nationale de l'Emploi, de la Formation et de l'Insertion Professionnelle (ANEFIP).
Do I need a contract first?+
Yes. eGov says the person must have obtained an employment contract before benefiting from the ANEFIP work authorisation.
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Primary source: Djibouti eGov / ANSIE
Last checked: 28 June 2026