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Djibouti Visa for German citizens (2026)

Yes. German citizens can apply for a Djibouti eVisa online (Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Business Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 14 days)).

If you are travelling on a Germany passport, Djibouti is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. German travellers can complete the whole Djibouti application from home and receive the approval by email.

Online eVisa

Available

Government fee

range from US$47.00 to US$58.00, depending on the visa type

Processing

3 working days

Permitted stay

90 days or 14 days

Can German citizens get a Djibouti eVisa?

Djibouti grants online eligibility to German citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Business Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 14 days). Djibouti currently supports Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 90 days or 14 days. Government fees range from US$47.00 to US$58.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.

Djibouti visa options for German citizens

Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days)
✓ Eligible

Single Entry for 90 days

Duration

90 days

Processing

3 working days

Validity

60 days

Gov. fee

$58.00

Business Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days)
✓ Eligible

Single Entry for 90 days

Duration

90 days

Processing

3 working days

Validity

60 days

Gov. fee

$58.00

Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 14 days)
✓ Eligible

Single Entry for 14 days

Duration

14 days

Processing

3 working days

Validity

60 days

Gov. fee

$47.00

Documents and tips for German travellers

German passports are issued for 10 years to adults; verify the validity buffer required by the destination beyond your stay. Fees are in US dollars, so German applicants may see a EUR conversion on their statement. The most common avoidable mistake for German citizens: entering names with special characters differently from the passport’s machine-readable zone, causing a data mismatch.

  • Transcribe names with umlauts as shown in the machine-readable zone of your German passport (e.g. ü may appear as ue).
  • Confirm whether the destination needs an eVisa even though many are visa-free for short stays from Germany.
  • Keep a printed copy as backup, as not every transit airport accepts a phone screen.

Djibouti visa FAQ for German citizens

Do German citizens need a visa for Djibouti?v
German citizens travelling to Djibouti can apply online for an eVisa rather than visiting an embassy. Eligible options include Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Business Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 14 days). Government fees range from US$47.00 to US$58.00, depending on the visa type.
How much does the Djibouti eVisa cost for German citizens?v
Government fees range from US$47.00 to US$58.00, depending on the visa type. Fees are in US dollars, so German applicants may see a EUR conversion on their statement.
How long does Djibouti eVisa processing take for German applicants?v
Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 5 hours.
How long can German citizens stay in Djibouti?v
The permitted stay is commonly 90 days or 14 days, within a visa validity of 60 days. Always match your trip to the entry type you select (Single Entry).
What passport validity do German citizens need for Djibouti?v
German passports are issued for 10 years to adults; verify the validity buffer required by the destination beyond your stay.

Next steps

Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Djibouti immigration authorities close to your travel date.

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