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Djibouti Visa Requirements for Japan Citizens

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Japan passport holders need an eVisa for Djibouti, applied for online before travel.

Djibouti's embassy in Japan says a valid visa and passport are required to enter Djibouti.

“A valid visa and passport are required to enter Djibouti.”

Source: Djibouti eVisa — official immigration directorate portal: Frequently asked questions · checked 7 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Djibouti in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Japan passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 12 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Transit eVisa (from 1 to 14 days)

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Fee
12 USD
Max stay
14 days
Entries
Single

The eVisa portal's FAQ says a transit visa (from 1 to 14 days) costs USD 12.

Documents (4)
  • Passport (if applicable)
  • Flight reservation (if applicable)
  • Accommodation address (if applicable)
  • Invitation letter (if applicable)
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Short-stay eVisa (from 15 to 90 days)

eVisa
Fee
23 USD
Max stay
90 days
Entries
Single

The eVisa portal's FAQ says a short-stay visa (from 15 to 90 days) costs USD 23.

Documents (4)
  • Passport (if applicable)
  • Flight reservation (if applicable)
  • Accommodation address (if applicable)
  • Invitation letter (if applicable)
Official application site →

What the Djibouti visa rules mean for Japan travellers

Japan passport holders need an eVisa to enter Djibouti. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Transit eVisa (from 1 to 14 days), which costs 12 USD. Djibouti also offers Short-stay eVisa (from 15 to 90 days) — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Djibouti applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The eVisa portal asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Djibouti you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could find states whether travel insurance is required to enter Djibouti.
  • Return or onward ticket: The eVisa portal says that to apply for an electronic visa you need a flight reservation (or any other possible means of transport), an accommodation address (hotel or at your host's) and an invitation letter. The UK go…

Djibouti entry rules compared

Djibouti lets 1 passport in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 171, issues eVisas to 25 and requires an embassy visa from 1. Japan citizens are treated the same way as Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Tajikistan and Türkiye. Overall the Japan passport ranks #34 in the world with 116 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Japan passport you can also visit 11 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe and Eswatini.

In the other direction, Djibouti citizens need a visa to visit Japan.

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Overstay penalties

40,000 FDJ

A foreigner who entered lawfully and stays beyond the period authorised by the visa pays a penalty of 40,000 FDJ for an overstay of up to 90 days, or 80,000 FDJ for more than 90 days, against issue of a supplementary stay authorisation. If the person cannot pay, the penalty is 3 to 6 months' imprisonment and a 5-year ban on entry and stay. Staying more than 6 months after the visa expires is punished by a fine of 50,000 to 500,000 FDJ; on a repeat offence the judge may also ban entry or stay for at least 3 years. The police may order the removal to the border of a foreigner who stayed beyond the visa's validity without a first residence permit. The French government's travel advice says the penalties are collected by the Immigration Police against a Public Treasury receipt.

Journal officiel de la République de Djibouti (eJO, Secrétariat général du Gouvernement) — Loi n° 40/AN/19/8ème L relative aux conditions d’entrée et de séjour des étrangers✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Japan passport holders need an eVisa for Djibouti, applied for online before travel. Djibouti's embassy in Japan says a valid visa and passport are required to enter Djibouti.

How much does a Djibouti visa cost for Japan citizens?

Transit eVisa (from 1 to 14 days): 12 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Japan citizens apply for a Djibouti eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.evisa.gouv.dj). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Djibouti?

The eVisa portal asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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