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You need a visa for Djibouti if you have a North Korean passport

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

Travelling to Djibouti Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. North Korean 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 North Korean travellers

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

  • 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

A look at Djibouti

  • Stunning white salt flats of Lake Assal reflecting blue sky with surrounding volcanic terrain in Djibouti
    Lake Assal — Africa's lowest point and one of the world's saltiest lakes
  • Container ships and cargo operations at the Port of Djibouti with modern infrastructure
    Port of Djibouti — Strategic gateway connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe
  • Otherworldly limestone chimneys releasing steam at Lac Abbe with flamingos in foreground at sunrise
    Lac Abbe — Surreal volcanic landscape featured in Planet of the Apes
  • Whale shark swimming in crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Tadjoura with snorkelers nearby
    Gulf of Tadjoura — World-class whale shark encounters from October to February

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Where else North Korean citizens can apply online

See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.