Djibouti visa options for Italy passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Djibouti

Rules are written for foreign nationals generally; visa-exempt arrangements are narrow (Singapore passport holders, and Chinese public-affairs passport holders per public sources), and specific fees, durations and documents can vary by nationality, so verify against the official portal for your passport.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Tourist e-Visa

  Single entry; commonly stated as 30 days (some commercial guides cite up to 90 days for tourist e-visas — verify on the official portal)

  Insurance

  Required. Sources describe travel/health insurance as advised but not strictly mandatory for tourists; carry cover for medical costs and evacuation. Verify before travel.

  Good for

  Foreign visitors arriving by air for holidays, sightseeing, cultural trips and short leisure stays.

  Requirement

  Apply online via the official portal (evisa.gouv.dj) before travel; passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages, plus proof of accommodation and onward/return travel. Valid ONLY at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport — land/sea entry needs an embassy visa.

• Tourist

  Family / Social Visit e-Visa

  Single entry; commonly stated as 30 days

  Insurance

  Required. No clear mandatory insurance requirement stated; travel/health cover advised.

  Good for

  Foreigners visiting relatives or friends, attending family events, or other social/cultural visits.

  Requirement

  Online application via evisa.gouv.dj; passport valid 6+ months, host/accommodation details and onward travel. Airport (Ambouli) entry only.

• Most nomadsBusiness

  Business e-Visa

  Single entry; commonly stated as 30 days (some guides cite up to ~90 days — verify)

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not clearly mandated by official sources for short business visits; travel/health cover is advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations or market research with Djiboutian companies (no local employment).

  Requirement

  Online application via evisa.gouv.dj; typically requires a company/host invitation letter in addition to the standard passport, accommodation and onward-travel documents. Airport (Ambouli) entry only.

• Most nomadsWork

  Work Visa (employment)

  Short-term form up to ~90 days for temporary assignments; long-term form for contracts beyond 90 days, renewable annually with continued employer sponsorship

  Insurance

  Required. Sources state applicants must hold valid travel and health insurance for the stay.

  Good for

  Skilled professionals, contractors and employees with a confirmed job offer from a registered Djiboutian (or foreign-registered) employer.

  Requirement

  Employer-sponsored; requires a formal employment contract, passport valid 6+ months, police-clearance and medical-fitness certificates, and proof of sufficient funds. Pairs with a Ministry-of-Labour work authorization and a residence permit (Carte de Séjour) for longer stays.

• Study

  Student Visa

  Tied to the approved study programme (verify per enrollment)

  Insurance

  Recommended. No explicit official insurance mandate found; health cover for the study period is advisable — verify with the institution/embassy.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals accepted into a recognized Djiboutian educational institution.

  Requirement

  Not issued online — must be applied for in person at a Djiboutian embassy/consulate; requires an official letter of enrolment/admission from the institution plus standard passport and supporting documents.

• Residence

  Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour) — work, investor, family & long-term

  Typically issued for 1 year and renewed annually; permanent residence reportedly possible after about 10+ years of continuous legal residence

  Insurance

  Requiredto Required depending on category — work-linked permits effectively require valid health cover; official insurance rules for other residence categories are not clearly specified. Verify with immigration authorities.

  Good for

  Foreigners staying beyond short-stay limits: employees, investors/business owners (incl. Free Trade Zone), family members/dependents, and long-term residents seeking permanent status.

  Requirement

  Applied through immigration authorities once in-country/sponsored; requires passport (6+ months), proof of accommodation, proof of income/employment or investment, health and criminal-background checks, forms and photos.

• Transit

  Transit e-Visa

  Single entry; up to 14 days

  Insurance

  Required. No mandatory insurance requirement found for transit; short-stay travel cover advised.

  Good for

  Travelers passing through Djibouti en route to a third country, resting or staying overnight between connections.

  Requirement

  Online application via evisa.gouv.dj with proof of onward travel to the third country; passport valid 6+ months. Valid at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.

Figures vary by source and nationality and the official e-visa portal renders dynamically; treat durations and fees as approximate and verify on evisa.gouv.dj. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Italy → Djibouti: frequently asked

Do Italy passport holders need a visa to visit Djibouti?

Visa on arrival. Get the visa at the border on entry. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Italy passport holder live or work long-term in Djibouti?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Djibouti has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Djibouti?

Entry to Djibouti never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Djibouti visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.