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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati need a visa for Djibouti 🇩🇯?

What this means for your trip

A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.

Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Djibouti at a glance

Capital: Djibouti · Currency: Djiboutian franc (DJF, Fr) · Official languages: Arabic, French · Calling code: +253

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Djibouti: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 6 March 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Djibouti's sockets (C, E).

More about entering Djibouti →

Your embassy in Djibouti

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Djibouti, contact the embassy of the United Arab Emirates:

• Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Djibouti · Airport Road, Haramouz City / Villa N* : 356

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Djibouti for Emirati passport holders

• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇺🇬 Uganda — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇿🇲 Zambia — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique — ETA required 30 days

The other way round

🇩🇯 Djibouti passport holders visiting the United Arab Emirates: Djibouti passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Emirati passport at a glance

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