Kenya
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers 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 Kenya
DjiboutiKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya visa for citizens of Djibouti
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.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Djibouti can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Djibouti
Kenyan citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Kenyan 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.
Djibouti’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Eritrea and Ethiopia admit Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by Djiboutian citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Djibouti?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa is needed by Djiboutian citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.