India visa requirements for Djiboutis

Travel and visa requirements

Indian Visa is not required for Djiboutis

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in India permits citizens of Djibouti to visit India for a duration of 90 days by applying for an Electronic visa(e-visa).
  • Nationals of Djibouti are to apply for the e-visa, at least four days before departure. Also, the e-visa costs about USD 80.
  • Prospective visitors are expected to possess a valid passport of a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • The import and export of India’s local currency are pegged at INR 25,000.
  • Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
  • Visitors from Djibouti must show evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India which could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • Travellers entering India with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
  • Nationals of Djibouti visiting India with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Djibouti.
  • A recent bank statement, to show that the visitor have enough money to spend while in India will be required.
  • Djiboutians are not required to provide a yellow fever vaccination, they are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before departure.
  • The importation of remote-controlled drones and helicopters is allowed only with a WPC license issued by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology.
  • Also, the importation of all kind of birds and bird products, pigs and pig meat products is prohibited.
  • Prospective visitors can travel to India from any international airport in Djibouti. There is an international airport in Ambouli.
  • Some of the carriers that fly from Djiboutians to India are Flydubai, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian, Vistara and FlexFlight.
  • The estimated flight time from Djibouti to New Delhi, India is 9 hours, 5 minutes.
  • India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November. 
  • Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
  • India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages.
  • The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
  • Visitors are advised to always have toilet paper and hand sanitizers with them while in India.
  • The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
  • The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type  C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in Zambia are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
  • Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats. 
  • India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Djibouti.
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does India have a good education system?

The education system in India is of good quality, although it still faces lots of challenges especially at the primary level. India's tertiary education system is one of the largest in the world with over ten million students.

What tourist center can I visit in India?

The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.

What is the most practiced religion in India?

Indian is the birthplace of four of the world's major religions, namely: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Of all 4, Hinduism is the most practised with about 80% of the country’s population practising it.

What is the most spoken language in India?

India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language.  Hindi and English are however the official languages and as well the most spoken.