Djibouti
United States
United States visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dj.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Djibouti
The United States has 1 mission in Djibouti, with its embassy in Djibouti.
US visas issued to citizens of Djibouti
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 240 | 182 |
| Student (F, M) | 11 | 12 |
| Exchange (J) | 19 | 14 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 0 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 125 | 101 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 403 | 311 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 64.7% | 61.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 311 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Djibouti, the 176th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 59%, diplomatic and official visas 32% and exchange visitor visas 5%. That is 23% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (403).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Djibouti received 46, 66% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 61.5% for citizens of Djibouti in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 64.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Djibouti anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Djibouti.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Djibouti
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Before travelling from Djibouti to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Djiboutian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Djibouti, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Djibouti
Djibouti issues US 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 the United States?
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Djibouti?
The US embassy in Djibouti is in Djibouti.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Djibouti issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.