Japan passport → Djibouti
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Djibouti at a glance
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +253
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Djibouti for other passports
- JapanVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Japanese passport holders
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Djibouti?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Djibouti before you travel.