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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of DjiboutiDjiboutian Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Djibouti Passport Holders Travel?

Djibouti passport holders can visit 16 countries without a visa. That ranks the Djibouti passport #181 of 199.

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16
Visa-free destinations
0
With unlimited stay
16
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (9 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Djibouti

Below is the full list of countries that Djibouti citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Djibouti passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of EthiopiaEthiopia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days

Overview of visa-free access for Djibouti citizens

Holders of a Djibouti passport can travel to 16 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 0 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 16 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 29 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Djibouti citizens can reach 48 countries without a classic visa application. A further 46 countries offer an eVisa, and 104 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Barbados, Benin, Dominica, Ecuador, Ethiopia and Gambia, among many others.

Where can Djibouti citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Djibouti passport grouped by the maximum stay:

90 days (3 months) (9 countries)

Barbados, Benin, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal and Seychelles

30 days (1 month) (5 countries)

Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore and Togo

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Hong Kong

Key takeaways for Djibouti passport holders

With 16 visa-free destinations, the Djibouti passport ranks #181 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Djibouti citizens

How many countries can Djibouti passport holders visit without a visa?

Djibouti passport holders can visit 16 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 0 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 16 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (29) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Djibouti citizens can enter 48 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Djibouti citizens?

No country currently offers Djibouti passport holders a visa-free stay without a time limit — every visa-free destination sets a maximum number of days.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Djibouti passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 9 countries, including Barbados, Benin, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal and Seychelles.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Djibouti citizens?

The longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Barbados, Benin, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal and Seychelles.

Where is the Djibouti passport ranked?

With 16 visa-free destinations the Djibouti passport ranks #181 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Djibouti passport holders: 16 visa-free, 29 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 46 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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