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Djibouti Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can get a visa on arrival at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport - single-entry visa valid 1 month, fee about USD 52, payable in cash.

Guide last updated September 26, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation recommended
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate, required since Zambia is a yellow-fever-endemic country
  • Passport photo sometimes requested at the visa desk
  • Cash for the visa fee (USD or Djiboutian franc)
  • No biometrics beyond a photo and fingerprint scan at the immigration desk

Visa types

  • Single-entry Visa on Arrival - valid 1 month, fee approximately USD 52 (or FDJ 9,000)
  • Multiple-entry visa on arrival - valid 3 months, fee approximately USD 78, for frequent travelers
  • Long-stay/residence visas - must be arranged in advance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Visa on arrival

  • Available exclusively at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport; land border crossings generally require a pre-arranged visa instead
  • Go to the visa counter before immigration, fill out a short form, and pay the fee in cash
  • Passport is stamped on the spot
  • Queues can be long on busy flights, so budget 30-60 minutes
  • Overland entries from Ethiopia or Somalia typically require an e-visa or pre-arranged visa

Fees & processing time

  • Single entry: approximately USD 52 (or FDJ 9,000)
  • Multiple entry: approximately USD 78
  • Payment in cash only; USD is widely accepted
  • Processing is immediate at the airport counter, typically under an hour including queueing

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Carry exact USD cash, as change is not always available
  • Keep the yellow fever certificate accessible, as it is checked before the visa desk
  • The on-arrival visa is not easily extended; apply at the National Police Immigration office in Djibouti City before it expires if more time is needed
  • Connecting flights via Addis Ababa are the common routing from Zambia

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.