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United Kingdom visa for Djiboutian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

The United Kingdom requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in Djibouti

The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Djibouti. Consulates: Djibouti.

British citizens travelling to Djibouti

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Djiboutian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom’s consulate in Djibouti, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens

Ireland requires Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Djibouti

British 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 the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

British citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Djiboutian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.