🇩🇯 Djibouti visa requirements for Somali citizens
Somali citizens need an e-visa for Djibouti, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Somalia passport holders
Before traveling to Djibouti, Somali citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Djibouti government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Djibouti immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Somali passport ranks #195 worldwide, opening 33 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Djibouti is not among them — it is one of the 118 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Djibouti citizens can enter Somalia visa on arrival.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 6 of 15 destinations are open to Somali travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Djibouti
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
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Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Somali citizens need an e-visa for Djibouti, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Somali citizens apply online for entry to Djibouti?
Yes. Djibouti offers an online e-visa for Somalia passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Djibouti?
The currency in Djibouti is the Djiboutian franc (Fr). The capital city is Djibouti.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Somali citizens traveling to Djibouti. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Djibouti embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.