Djibouti eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

~US$43+≈ ₹4,150+Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6–8 days

Typical stay / validity

Up to 90 days

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Djibouti visa

Djibouti, at the mouth of the Red Sea, is known for whale shark encounters, the salt lake of Lac Assal and the otherworldly Lac Abbé. Indian passport holders can apply for a Djibouti e-Visa online.

e-Visas are offered for short stays of up to 90 days. Accommodation requirements depend on your visa type.

Djibouti visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Djibouti immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Djibouti need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Conditional

Conditional

A hotel booking may be replaced by an invitation, sponsor or host address, or may depend on the visa category.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Djibouti.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Djibouti.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6–8 days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Djibouti, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Whale shark season usually runs from about November to February.
• The Djiboutian franc is the local currency. US dollars and euros are widely exchanged.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Djibouti.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Djibouti.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Djibouti.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.