North Korea
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean 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 North Korea
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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 North Korea 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Djibouti
North Korean citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How North Korean citizens apply
North Korean 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 North Korean citizens
Eritrea requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Djibouti?
North Korean citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Djiboutian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; North Korean 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.