You need a visa for Djibouti if you have an Iranian passport

These visas exist for Djibouti, but they cannot be applied for online with Iranian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Yes. Iranian citizens need a visa for Djibouti. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Djibouti may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Djibouti as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Djibouti.
Djibouti Government Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Djibouti
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Djibouti.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Djibouti; -Foreign nationals residing in Djibouti.
Djibouti Government Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Djibouti. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Djibouti. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Djibouti Government Last checked 2026-07-30
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Djibouti
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Djibouti Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Djibouti
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Djibouti.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Djibouti.
Last checked 2026-07-30
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Djibouti as long as they stay in the airport transit area. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Djibouti.
Last checked 2026-07-30