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Djibouti Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Canadian citizens can obtain a Djibouti visa on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, or apply online in advance via the e-Visa portal; the on-arrival fee is roughly USD 90 for a single-entry tourist visa.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
  • One recent passport-size photo (some ports request this; carry two to be safe)
  • Completed arrival visa application form (available at the airport or downloadable in advance)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) and return/onward ticket
  • Cash in USD or EUR to pay the visa-on-arrival fee, as card payment is not reliably available
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country with risk of transmission
  • Travel health insurance is recommended given limited medical facilities

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 31 days; fee approximately USD 90
  • e-Visa (pre-arrival online application): single entry, similar validity and stay, allows faster airport processing since approval is done in advance
  • Multiple-entry business visa: available for frequent travelers, requires an invitation letter, arranged through Djiboutian diplomatic channels since Canada has no resident consulate

Visa on arrival

  • On arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, proceed to the visa desk before immigration control
  • Present your passport, photo, and completed form, and pay the fee in cash (USD is widely accepted)
  • Processing at the desk typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on how busy the airport is
  • Travelers who prefer to avoid the airport queue can apply through Djibouti's e-Visa portal before departure, upload passport and photo, pay online, and receive an approval letter to present on arrival, which speeds up the physical queue
  • Land border crossings from Ethiopia or Somaliland may have different or more limited visa-on-arrival availability — confirm before relying on this route

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: approximately USD 90 for a single-entry 31-day tourist visa, payable in cash
  • e-Visa fee: similar, around USD 90-100, plus a small online service charge, with approval typically issued within 3-5 business days
  • No separate service fee at the airport beyond the visa cost itself, though queues can add processing time on busy flight arrivals

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Apply through the e-Visa portal a few days before departure if you want to skip the airport queue, since flights sometimes arrive together and the on-arrival line can be slow
  • Bring exact or close-to-exact USD cash, as change and card payment are unreliable at the visa desk
  • Carry your yellow fever certificate even if not strictly required for your routing, since officers sometimes ask regardless
  • Djibouti's climate is extremely hot; plan arrival logistics (transport, hotel check-in) around this when budgeting time for the visa process
  • Check Global Affairs Canada's advisory for Djibouti before travel, particularly regarding regional security in the Horn of Africa

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.