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Djibouti Visa for China Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Chinese citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport — single-entry tourist visa costs around USD 90, paid in cash, with on-the-spot processing.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival
  • No pre-approval form required, but carrying a printed return or onward flight ticket is recommended
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or address of host) to show immigration officers if asked
  • Sufficient cash in USD or Euro for the visa fee — Djiboutian francs, USD, and Euro are all accepted at the airport counter
  • One passport photo is helpful but not always strictly enforced at the airport counter
  • No mandatory travel insurance, though it is strongly recommended given limited local medical facilities
  • No biometric appointment needed in advance; fingerprints/photo may be taken at the immigration counter on arrival

Visa types

  • Single-entry Tourist Visa on Arrival: valid for a stay of up to 30 days, fee approximately USD 90
  • Multiple-entry Visa on Arrival: available for travelers needing to exit and re-enter within the validity period, fee approximately USD 120-150
  • Business Visa: same on-arrival process but requires an invitation letter from a Djiboutian company, fee similar to the tourist visa
  • Transit Visa: for short layovers, lower fee around USD 30, valid up to 72 hours

Visa on arrival

  • Visa on arrival is issued only at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB); land border crossings may have stricter requirements
  • After landing, proceed to the Immigration/Visa desk before the main passport control counters
  • Fill out a short arrival form, present your passport and pay the fee in cash (USD preferred)
  • Processing typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on how busy the counter is
  • Keep your receipt/stamp — you may be asked to show it again at hotel check-in or departure
  • Queues can be long on flights arriving from Addis Ababa or Dubai; have exact change ready to speed things up

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry tourist visa on arrival: approximately USD 90
  • Multiple-entry visa on arrival: approximately USD 120-150
  • Transit visa: approximately USD 30
  • No separate service fee since there is no third-party agency involved
  • Processing time: 15-30 minutes at the airport counter, no advance processing option
  • Extensions inside Djibouti can be arranged at the National Police Immigration office in Djibouti City for a small additional fee

Tips for China travelers

  • Bring exact USD cash — small-denomination bills are easier for officers to process and change may not always be available
  • Have your hotel address and return ticket printed, as officers occasionally ask for these even though they aren't official requirements
  • Business travelers should carry a printed invitation letter from the host company to avoid delays
  • Djibouti's rainy, hot climate and limited medical infrastructure make travel insurance a practical necessity even though it's not checked at the border
  • If you need multiple entries (e.g., short trips to Ethiopia or Somaliland and back), request the multiple-entry visa on arrival rather than paying twice

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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