You do not need a visa for Ethiopia if you have a Djiboutian passport

No visa needed

Djiboutian citizens can enter Ethiopia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

No. Djiboutian citizens can enter Ethiopia without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Ethiopia 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 invitation letter required
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Djiboutian travellers

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

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Ethiopia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Immigration and Citizenship Last checked 2026-08-12
Required
Mandatory health declaration before entering Ethiopia
All travelers entering Ethiopia must complete the Ethiopia Health Declaration Form to provide their health and travel details. Travelers can complete the form online before departure. After submission, a QR code is generated. Travelers should keep their Declaration ID for future reference and may download the QR code for presentation if required.
Ethiopia Immigration and Citizenship Last checked 2026-08-12
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Ethiopia
Travelers should consider: -Yellow Fever vaccination (generally not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to Afar and Somali provinces); -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Ethiopia Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ethiopia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ethiopia.
Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Ethiopia.
Last checked 2026-08-12
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 Ethiopia.
Last checked 2026-08-12
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Ethiopia.
Last checked 2026-08-12