Djibouti visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • Facilities for electronic visa is made available for Rwanda passport holders 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 stamps.
  • A proof of yellow fever vaccination is expected from intending visitors. 
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • Rwandans can get to Djibouti from the Kigali International Airport in Rwanda. 
  • Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airways are the carriers that fly from Rwanda to Djibouti.
  • The estimated flight time from Kigali to Djibouti is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
  • Cats and dogs aged more than six months require a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued less than one year and more than one month before departure. 
  • The Djiboutian Franc is the country's official currency and visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets.
  • Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising followed closely by Christianity.
  • Afar and Somali are the most widely spoken indigenous languages while Arabic and French serves as the country's  official languages.
  • Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cool, with a little rainfall. 
  • Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes in the country.
  •  major means of transportation in Djibouti are trains, buses and taxis.
  • 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.
  • Djibouti uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT +3) which means the time in Kenya and Djibouti are the same.

Frequently Asked Questions


How can I apply for Djibouti eVisa?

Applications can be done online via the nation's official travel website.


How do they say “hello” in Djibouti?

It is a French country, hence, "bonjour" is appropriate for "hello". Visitors can also learn further French phrases before travelling to Djibouti


How much do taxis cost in Djibouti?

The taxi fare in Djibouti costs between 500 fdj and 2500 fdj on an average.


Is it safe to travel to Djibouti?

Serious crime or hostility aimed specifically at visitors is very rare, and there's no more to worry about here than in most other countries.


How can I go to live in Djibouti while I am a full Rwandan??