Djibouti
South Africa
South Africa visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where Djiboutian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Djibouti on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa563 km
South Africa Street, Addis Ababa
- Embassy of South Africa in Khartoum1,229 km
Street 11, B9, House 16, Al-Amarat, Khartoum
- Embassy of South Africa in Juba1,475 km
DDR Avenue 28, Juba
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Djibouti from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (563 km from Djibouti). Measured from Djibouti, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Khartoum, Sudan (1,229 km) and Juba, South Sudan (1,475 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Djibouti is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
South African citizens travelling to Djibouti
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Djibouti to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Djiboutian citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Djibouti. Djiboutian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Djibouti from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Djibouti
South African 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 South Africa?
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Djibouti?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Djibouti. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for Djibouti.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
South African citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.