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Djibouti Visa Requirements for Russia Citizens

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Russia passport holders need a visa for Djibouti, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Russia's foreign ministry consular department says Russian citizens can enter Djibouti with a visa obtained at Djibouti's embassy in Moscow.

“Граждане России могут въехать в Джибути, оформив визу в посольстве Джибути в г. Москве.”

Source: Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (kdmid.ru) — country information — Djibouti · checked 10 Oct 2026

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What the Djibouti visa rules mean for Russia travellers

Russia citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Djibouti. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

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. Overall the Russia passport ranks #76 in the world with 81 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Russia passport you can also visit 11 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Morocco, Mauritius, Namibia and Sao Tome and Principe.

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

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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 Russian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Russia passport holders need a visa for Djibouti, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. Russia's foreign ministry consular department says Russian citizens can enter Djibouti with a visa obtained at Djibouti's embassy in Moscow.

How do Russia citizens apply for a Djibouti visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Djibouti before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

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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