Djibouti visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 31 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Mauritius can obtain an eVisa for stays up to 31 days in Djibouti.
  • Visitors to Djibouti must have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date, with one blank page.
  • Visitors can apply for a transit visa valid for 3 days or a single entry visit visa valid for 31 days. 
  • Mauritians who intend to visit Djibouti must have a return or onward tickets and a proof of accommodation for the duration of their stay.
  • Before entry into Djibouti with pets, ensure that you have a pet microchip, a  valid health certificate by a veterinary doctor and the pet has been vaccinated at least 30 days, but not more than 6 months, prior to entering the country.
  • Mauritians visiting Djibouti must be vaccinated of Djibouti: 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. It is also recommended that visitors take antimalarials for Djibouti, as malaria is endemic there.
  • Djibouti is mostly a tropical desert climate with a semi desert in the southern region. While Djibouti is hot all year-round, it becomes a little cooler during the winter season. 
  • Djibouti is predominately an Islamic country while a smaller part of the population are Christians.
  • The official language in Djibouti is French (which is mostly spoken by the local people) and Arabic. Somali and Afar are widely spoken too but English may be spoken at tourist facilities only.
  • The timezone currently in use in Djibouti is the East Africa Time, which makes Djibouti an hour behind Mauritius.
  • Taxis are readily available in Djibouti and usually from the airport to the town, as you exit the airport there is a big billboard displaying expected taxi fares. However, taxi fares tend to increase by 50 percent at night. Bicycling is also a great way to get around Djibouti or you can take the ferry boats, buses or car rentals instead.
  • Mauritians visiting Djibouti should carry plugs of type C and E for their chargeable devices.
  • Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in the country and the exchange rate is at 1 MUR = 4.93 DJF.
  • Wearing casual clothing is widely acceptable, but Djibouti is a Muslim country and certain codes of behavior should be observed. Shorts are generally not appropriate outside of hotels, beaches, or sport activities.
  • Theft, including identity theft are common in Djibouti, visitors should ensure that they know where their credit cards are at all time.
  • The best time for visiting Djibouti is between November to January when the weather is comparatively cooler as these are the winter months for Djibouti.

Frequently Asked Questions

What places can you see while in Djibouti??

You can see the Lake Abbe, which is one of the most desolate places on Earth and is dotted with limestone chimneys standing as high of 50 m. It was described as lunar, and Planet of the Apes was filmed here. You can also see Lake which is the third lowest point on Earth.

What fun activities can visitors engage while in Djibouti??

You can go scuba diving, sea kayaking, snorkelling or diving with whale sharks.

What phone network is used in Djibouti??

There is a 3G phone network in Djibouti that runs on 900MHz. The maximum speed is 7mbps but expect it to be lower. You can get 1GB of data for about US$3.

What are the major cities in Djibouti??

Ali Sabieh, Tadjourah, and Dikhil are the major cities in Djibouti.

How hot is Djibouti in the summer??

The sea in Djibouti is warm throughout the year, and becomes very warm in summer.