Uganda
Djibouti
Djibouti visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan 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 Uganda
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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.
For a trip from Uganda to Djibouti, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Djibouti
Ugandan citizens may stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Djibouti.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens
Eritrea admits Ugandan citizens visa-free.
Djiboutian citizens travelling to Uganda
Djiboutian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Ugandan citizens receive their visa for Djibouti at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Djibouti?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Djibouti for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Djiboutian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Djibouti visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.