Djibouti Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Djibouti passport holders can visit 12 countries visa-free, plus 78 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Djibouti passport is ranked #183 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

Djibouti passport holders can access 12 countries without a visa, 63 countries with an e-visa, and 15 countries with a visa on arrival. However, they require a visa for 103 countries.

Djibouti, in East Africa, has a population of around 988,000 people. The country's strategic location near the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait has made it a significant refueling and transshipment center.

The Djibouti passport, while offering some travel benefits, still has limitations. Despite this, it serves as a vital document for international travel for Djiboutian citizens.

Some destinations that require a visa for Djibouti passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Djibouti passport holders are Ethiopia, Tanzania, Benin, Senegal, Gambia and Singapore.

Visa free countries

So, where can Djiboutis travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Djibouti citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Africa

🇧🇯 Benin (N/A)
🇪🇹 Ethiopia (3 months)
🇬🇲 Gambia (N/A)
🇸🇳 Senegal (90 days)
🇹🇿 Tanzania (N/A)

Americas

🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)

Asia

🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Djibouti passport holders visit without a visa?

Djibouti passport holders can visit 12 countries visa-free, plus 78 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Djibouti passport holders?

Djibouti passport holders can travel visa-free to Ethiopia, Tanzania, Benin, Senegal, Gambia, Singapore, Philippines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and 4 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Djibouti citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Djibouti, 12 are visa-free, 63 can be visited with an e-visa and 15 with a visa on arrival, while 103 require a visa, as of October 2026.