Djibouti
Germany
Germany visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at djibouti.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Djibouti
- Embassy of Germany in Djibouti
Stadtviertel Haramous, ca. 2 km östlich der US-Botschaft, Dschibuti, Djibouti
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Germany has 1 mission in Djibouti, with its embassy in Djibouti.
German citizens travelling to Djibouti
GermanyDjibouti Visa on arrival Djibouti visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Djibouti to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Djiboutian citizens apply
In Djibouti, applications go to the German embassy in Djibouti, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Djiboutian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Djibouti
German citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Djibouti?
The German embassy in Djibouti is in Djibouti.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
German citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.