→
Do India citizens need a visa for Djibouti? For tourism travel, the current rule is e-visa, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Official Djibouti e-Visa Portal, on 2026-08-29. It applies to India passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.
An e-visa means you apply online before you travel and receive approval electronically, without an embassy visit. Approval is usually subject to the authorities’ checks, so apply with enough time before departure and keep the approved e-visa with your documents.
Before you travel — tourism checklist
- Apply for (and receive) your visaYou need a visa for this route — book travel only after you receive the decision.
- Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages
- Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
- Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.
Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.
Entry requirements · Tourism travel
Passport requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages
How to apply
- Apply for the Djibouti tourist e-Visa online before travel
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Approved e-Visa
- Return or onward ticket
Financial evidence
- Proof of sufficient funds
Accommodation or invitation evidence
If applicable- Hotel booking or accommodation details
Health requirements
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required when arriving from an endemic country
Conditions & restrictions
- Tourist e-Visa is valid for up to 30 days per single entry
India citizens travelling to Djibouti for tourism: e-Visa up to 30 days. Based on the official Djibouti visa and entry information reviewed.
Planning your trip to Djibouti
Practical notes about Djibouti — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.
The White Crust of the Assal and the Salt of the Plain
The lake of the Assal, the great salt pan of the country that lies in the depression of the Afar, far below sea level, is one of the most extraordinary natural features of the entire African continent, a blinding white dish of the salt crust that glitters beneath the ring of the black volcanic hills. The salt caravan of the Afar, the long lines of the camels that still carry the giant slabs of the salt quarried from the lake to the markets of the highlands, has trekked these same paths for centuries, unbroken by the modern age. The cliffs and the hot springs of the western shore, the enormous crater lakes of the region and the shimmering heat of the baking plain give this lunar, mineral world its strange, unforgettable beauty.
The Basins of the Ghoubet and the Whale Sharks of the Bay
The gulf of the Ghoubet al-Kharab, the great bay of the country that bites deep between the volcanic headlands of the coast, holds one of the wonders of the marine world of the horn of Africa, a deep trench of the water where the whale sharks, the enormous spotted gentle giants of the seas, gather to feed through the months of the northern winter. The waters of the bay, the famous site of the swimming with the whales, are also the hunting ground of the mantas, the dolphins and the turtles that cruise the drop-offs of the coral, and the expeditions of the bay give the rare, humbling encounter with the biggest fish of the ocean. The cliffs and the mangroves of the northern arm, with their flamingos and their herons, complete the untamed aquarium of this extraordinary desert coastline.
The City on the Gulf and the Ports of the Horn
The capital of the country, the seaport of the Djibouti City that spreads across the headland overlooking the gulf of the Tadjoura, is the extraordinary crossroads of the horn of Africa, a hard colonial town of the boulevards, the markets and the immense container cranes of the newest harbours. The port of the city, the modern terminal of the commerce that serves the landlocked highlands of the neighbour, and the naval bases of the foreign powers that crowd the entrance of the gulf, run the astonishing shipping business of the nation. The old quarter of the town, with its coffee houses, its minarets and its waterfront street of the dhows, carries the everyday life of the capital beside the enormous industry of the quays.
The Forest of the Day and the Heights of the Goda
The mountains of the Goda, the striking forested massif of the north of the country that rises suddenly from the baking plain, hold the unexpected green world of the day, the relic forest of the juniper and the cycads that clings to the misty heights above the gulf. The leafy clearing of the Day, with its picnic springs and its troops of the hamadryas baboons, is the garden of the nation, a cool, bird-filled pocket in the desert of the Afar, reached along the stunning cliff road of the massif. The waterfalls and the viewpoints of the escarpment, with the sea glittering far below the drop, give the astonishing contrast of the green highlands and the white wasteland that fills the horizon of the north.
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?+
e-Visa. Permitted stay: up to 30 days.
What documents do I need to enter Djibouti?+
Valid passport. Approved e-Visa. Return or onward ticket.
What passport validity is required to enter Djibouti?+
Passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
Are there any restrictions for entering Djibouti?+
Tourist e-Visa is valid for up to 30 days per single entry
How long can Indian citizens stay in Djibouti?+
The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 30 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.
Where can I check the official Djibouti visa and entry rules?+
This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Official Djibouti e-Visa Portal (https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/).
Related resources
- Djibouti travel guide →Cities, airports and practical travel info.
- Airports in Djibouti →Codes, terminals and ground transport.
- India guide →Everything we cover for India.
- How we verify rules →Sources, review dates and our quality checks.
- All India routes →Entry requirements from India to every destination.
