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Djibouti visa rules for Eritrea passport holders

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The answer

e-Visa needed. Eritrea passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit Djibouti.

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e-Visa
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ONE TIME LIVIN’E-VISA

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Official source

evisa.gouv.djImmigration Directorate, Republic of Djibouti (official eVisa platform)Checked 30 Oct 2026

The eVisa application is open to everyone, except for individuals holding a diplomatic, service, or official passport, as well as those benefiting from a courtesy visa program.

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs a flight reservation, an accommodation address, and an invitation letter from a host or organisation.
  • Apply at least 72 hours before travel.
  • Valid for one entry only.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

A passport valid for at least 6 months

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Djibouti passport holders need to visit Eritrea.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Eritrea passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Djibouti, nearest first.

  1. KenyaNairobi, about 1,590 km from DjiboutiVisa-free · 90 days
  2. UgandaKampala, about 1,710 km from DjiboutiVisa-free
  3. BurundiGitega, about 2,220 km from DjiboutiVisa-free

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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