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🇩🇯 Republic of Djibouti · work sponsored

Work Authorization Renewal

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 28 June 2026

Renewal route for Djibouti work authorisation, filed with ANEFIP in the two months before the authorisation expires.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyRenewal should be filed in the two months before expiry, according to eGov.In flux
Processing time
ANEFIP renewal filing before the current authorisation and residence certificate validity end.
Government fees
No public renewal fee is listed on the reviewed eGov page.
Typical duration
Renewal should be filed in the two months before expiry, according to eGov.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 28 June 2026Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
Rule changes note —Djibouti publishes a public eGov foreigners section for eVisa, foreign identity-card guidance and ANEFIP work-authorisation services, plus a separate official eVisa platform. The reviewed public source set is strongest for eVisa purpose limits and work-authorisation evidence. It does not publish public fee tables or all consular visa checklists, so fee, validity and mission-specific document details should be confirmed inside the official portal or with the competent Djiboutian mission before payment or travel.
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

Djibouti eGov says the renewal of work authorisation must be requested before the end of validity of the residence certificate. The application is deposited with ANEFIP in the two months preceding the end of validity of the residence certificate. The service page also lists the renewal timing as the two months preceding the expiry date of the work authorisation and lists the renewal request plus the original and copy of the work-authorisation card to be renewed.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Republic of Djibouti before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    eGov - Demande d'autorisation de travail ↗ · Djibouti eGov / ANSIE

    Link last verified: 28 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The worker already holds a Djibouti work authorisation.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ✓The renewal is requested before the end of validity of the residence certificate.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ✓The file is deposited with ANEFIP within the two months preceding the relevant expiry period.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ✓The applicant can provide the renewal request and original plus copy of the authorisation card to be renewed.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗

Common blockers

  • !The renewal window is missed and the residence certificate or work authorisation has already expired.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • !The original work-authorisation card cannot be produced or copied.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • !The employer and worker have not checked whether updated contract or residence evidence is needed for the renewal file.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Work-authorisation renewal request.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ·Original work-authorisation card to be renewed.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ·Copy of the work-authorisation card to be renewed.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗
  • ·Current residence certificate and any updated employment evidence ANEFIP requests.Djibouti eGov / ANSIE ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Calendar the renewal window at least two months before expiry.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the renewal request and the original plus copy of the current work-authorisation card.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Confirm the residence certificate remains valid for filing.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Deposit the renewal with ANEFIP and keep proof of filing while awaiting the renewed card.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. ChecklistApplicant + sponsor
    Read the eGov work-authorisation renewal page ↗

    Use this official Djibouti source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the egov work-authorisation renewal page.

    Djibouti eGov / ANSIE · verified 28 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Work Authorization

    ANEFIP work authorisation for non-Djiboutian nationals who have obtained an employment contract and want to work in Djibouti.

  • Traditional Work or Study Visa

    Embassy or consulate visa route for work, study and other purposes that Djibouti eGov says cannot use the eVisa.

Frequently asked questions

When should the renewal be filed?+−

Djibouti eGov says the renewal is filed in the two months before the expiry period and before the residence certificate validity ends.

What documents does eGov list for renewal?+−

The page lists the renewal request and the original and copy of the work-authorisation card to be renewed.

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