Djibouti
Russia
Russia visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at djibouti.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Djibouti
- Embassy of Russia in Djibouti Today · Closed
Russia has 1 mission in Djibouti, with its embassy in Djibouti.
Russian citizens travelling to Djibouti
RussiaDjibouti Visa on arrival Djibouti visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Djibouti, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Djibouti
Djibouti issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Djibouti?
The Russian embassy in Djibouti is in Djibouti.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Djibouti issues Russian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.