Djibouti visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Djibouti must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Djibouti consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Djibouti.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Djibouti can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Djibouti with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Djibouti must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Djibouti, Djibouti. The estimated flight time is between 4 - 5 hours.
  • Djibouti is a predominately Islamic country; 94 percent of the population is Sunni Muslim. The remainder of the population is Christian: 4.7 percent is Roman Catholic and 1.3 percent is composed of other denominations.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT+3), Djibouti is 2 hours ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Bangladesh is possible through various public means of transportation including Trains, Taxis, Buses, Boats, Car hires.
  • In Djibouti, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The climate of Djibouti is a tropical desert on the coast and in the north, while it is semi-desert in the central-southern highlands.
  • The best time to visit Djibouti is between November to January when the weather is comparatively cooler as these are the winter months for Djibouti.
  • The languages of Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, and Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some  Afar, Arabic, Somali and French basic to help them navigate through rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Djibouti, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Djibouti safe to visit?

Serious crime or hostility aimed specifically at travelers is very rare, and there's no more to worry about here than in most other countries. In Djibouti City, take care in crowded areas and markets, as pickpockets may operate, and avoid walking on your own in the Quartier 1, immediately south of Les Caisses market.

Can you drink alcohol in Djibouti?

Although alcohol is frowned upon by Islam, alcohol consumption is freely tolerated in Djibouti. Beer is widely available, as are wines, spirits, and liqueurs (many of them French imports).

What is the culture in Djibouti like?

Djibouti enjoys a rich, interwoven culture based on tribal traditions. In addition to Afars and Issas, sub-clans like Gadabuursi also inhabit the country. The remaining portion of the population consists of Ethiopians, Europeans, and Arabs.

What type of climate does Djibouti have?

Djibouti is a small African country located in the Horn of Africa, halfway between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. The climate of Djibouti is a tropical desert on the coast and in the north, while it is semi-desert in the central-southern highlands.

What is Djibouti best known for?

Lake Assal is a crater lake in central-western Djibouti. This lake is famous as the place of the discovery of Australopithecus skeleton Lucy. It was founded during the Afar depression in 1974.