Djibouti visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • A Djiboutian e-Visa is granted to citizens of India planning to visit the country for a period of 90 days in one calendar year.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti. Your Indian international passport must have at least two reserve blank pages for necessary stampings.
  • Provision of a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Tourist visitors are required to have their return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during their stay is needed.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Djibouti, Djibouti is 10 hours, 10 minutes.
  • The official currency of Djibouti is Djiboutian Franc and travelers into the country must convert their foreign currency to the Djiboutian local currency at any authorized bank or exchange outlets in the country.
  • Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practicing it. Christians make up the minority.
  • Arabic and French serve as the official languages, while Afar, Arabic, Somali are the other languages spoken in Djibouti. However, Somali and Afar are mostly spoken.
  • Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall. 
  •  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
  • The power and socket plug used in Djibouti are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • You are to budget up to $100 USD to cater for your daily expenses in Djibouti.
  • The timezone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3), which puts India 2 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Djibouti.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
  • Samosas, Fah-fah, Banana fritters Laxoox Cambaboor served with yogurt are the best delicacies you will love to have a taste of when you visit Djibouti.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can cover my daily expenses in Djibouti?

You are advised to enter Djibouti with enough funds such that you can comfortably spend US $100 on daily expenses for your entire duration of stay.

What is the major religion of Djibouti?

Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practicing it. Christians make up the minority.

What are the common modes of transportation in Djibouti?

 Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.

How many days do my passport need to be valid for before I visit Djibouti?

Your international passport must be valid for at least six(6) months after arriving at Djibouti.