Djibouti e-Visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (evisa.gouv.dj source)
How do you get a visa for Djibouti from Algeria?
Algerians apply for the Djibouti e-Visa 100% online on the official portal evisa.gouv.dj — no embassy and no pre-travel biometrics (e-Visa emailed as PDF). Algeria is eligible. Short stay ~$23 (up to 30 days) or transit ~$12 (up to 14 days), single entry. A host address / contact is requested. ⚠️ If you transit over 12 h through Addis Ababa (Ethiopia, a risk country), a yellow fever certificate may be required.
Official source: evisa.gouv.dj
At a glance
- Type
- e-Visa (online), Algeria eligible
- Application
- 100% online (evisa.gouv.dj)
- Short stay
- ~$23 (up to 30 days)
- Transit
- ~$12 (up to 14 days)
- Entry
- Single
- Accommodation / host
- Details requested
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
- Passport
- Valid ≥ 6 months
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Digital passport photo
- Flight booking
- Accommodation address / host contact
- Yellow fever certificate if transiting > 12 h a risk country (e.g. Addis)
- Payment card (Visa/MC/Amex)
How it works, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Passport + photo + flight + accommodation/host.
- 2OuiVisa fills the official portal evisa.gouv.dj
We check your eligibility before any payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
~$23 (short stay) or ~$12 (transit) + service fee.
- 4Receive the e-Visa by email (PDF)
Print it for the border.
- 5Travel
Mind the Addis transit (> 12 h) → possible yellow fever certificate.
By purpose of travel
Djibouti tourist e-Visa from Algeria
How do you get the tourist e-Visa for Djibouti?
Algerians apply for the short-stay e-Visa 100% online on evisa.gouv.dj — ~$23, up to 30 days, single entry, no pre-travel biometrics. An accommodation address / host contact is requested. ⚠️ Transit > 12 h through Addis: possible yellow fever certificate.
Questions about this purpose
How much is the short-stay e-Visa?
~$23 (base fee), up to 30 days.
Djibouti transit e-Visa from Algeria
How do you get a transit e-Visa for Djibouti?
For a stopover, Algerians apply for the transit e-Visa 100% online on evisa.gouv.dj — ~$12, up to 14 days, single entry, no pre-travel biometrics. For an actual stay, take the short stay (Tourism tab).
Questions about this purpose
How much is transit?
~$12 (base fee), up to 14 days.
And for a stay?
Take the short stay (~$23, up to 30 days) — Tourism tab.
Djibouti business e-Visa from Algeria
Which e-Visa for a business trip to Djibouti?
For a professional trip (port, logistics), Algerians apply for the business e-Visa 100% online on evisa.gouv.dj with an invitation letter from the Djiboutian entity. No embassy or biometrics. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Djiboutian entity
Questions about this purpose
What documents for the business e-Visa?
An invitation letter from the Djiboutian entity, plus the standard file.
Can I work in Djibouti with this e-Visa?
No. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment.
Fees
| Short-stay e-Visa (≤ 30 d) | ~$23 |
| Transit e-Visa (≤ 14 d) | ~$12 |
Base government fees: ~$23 (short stay, up to 30 days) / ~$12 (transit, up to 14 days), single entry — intermediary sites add fees. An accommodation address / host contact is requested. Yellow fever possible if transiting > 12 h a risk country (Addis Ababa). Passport valid ≥ 6 months. Use only evisa.gouv.dj.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Djibouti from Algeria?
Yes, an e-Visa applied for 100% online on evisa.gouv.dj. Algeria is eligible.
How much is the e-Visa?
Short stay ~$23 (up to 30 days) or transit ~$12 (up to 14 days); base fees excluding intermediaries.
Is an invitation / host required?
Yes, an accommodation address or host contact details are requested in the form.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
No when arriving directly from Algeria; but Djibouti is often reached via Addis Ababa (a risk country) — a transit over 12 h can trigger the requirement.
Are there pre-travel biometrics?
No.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only evisa.gouv.dj — third-party sites add fees.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Djiboutian authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Ready for your Djibouti e-Visa, 100% online?
OuiVisa fills the official portal evisa.gouv.dj and delivers the e-Visa by email — no travel needed.
Start my e-Visa onlinee-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa — no embassy visit and no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Djiboutian authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
