Ethiopia
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Djibouti
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Ethiopia to Djibouti, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Djibouti at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 5 March 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Djibouti (updated 27 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Djibouti (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Djibouti
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian citizens receive the visa for Djibouti at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
No visa is needed by Djiboutian citizens for Ethiopia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Ethiopian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Djibouti?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
No visa is needed by Djiboutian citizens for Ethiopia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa on arrival in Djibouti.
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.