Djibouti visa requirements for Cambodians

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Cambodians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cambodia passport holders can obtain an e-visa to Djibouti, which is for a duration of 90 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Prospective visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination. 
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • Visitors with firearms must declare it on entry and exit.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • Travellers with pets above six months old must have a recent rabies vaccination certificate.
  • On entry and exit, tourists with local and foreign currencies above USD 5,000 must be declared.
  • Cambodians are to pay a DJF 15,000 airport tax when exiting the country. 
  • Prospective visitors can get to Djibouti from any international airport in Cambodia. These international airports can be found in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
  • Bangkok Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airways are carriers that fly from Cambodia to Djibouti.
  • The estimated flight time from Phnom Penh to Djibouti, Djibouti is 15 hours, 15 minutes and from Siem reap, it is 17 hours, 20 minutes.
  • Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it. Christians make up the minority.
  • The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
  • The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti.  Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall. 
  • Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.
  •  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
  • The power and socket plug used in Djibouti are of Type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists in Djibouti spend between $50-$100 per day on expenses.
  • The timezone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3). Cambodia is 4 hours ahead of Djibouti.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Djibouti safe for visitors?

Yes. Serious crime or hostility aimed specifically at travelers is very rare, and there's no reason to worry about such in Djibouti. Tourists are advised to take extra care when in crowded areas and markets, as pickpockets and petty theft may be looking for a victim.


What is the capital of Djibouti?

Djibouti City is the capital of Djibouti. It is also the largest city in the country.  It is known for its 19th-century architecture and the port at the entrance to the Red Sea.


What is the official language of Djibouti?

The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.


What is the most practiced religion in Djibouti?

Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it. Christians make up the minority.