United Arab Emirates passport → Djibouti
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Emirati 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
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 Emirati passport holders
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Emirati 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 Emirati 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 Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Emirati citizens (edited 10 Oct 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.