Djibouti visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Djibouti Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 31 days

Entry Requirements

  • A Djiboutian e-visa is granted to citizens of Vietnam for a stay span of 31 days.
  • Holders of this Djiboutian e-visa can only visit the country on single entry for either a business and tourism purposes only.
  • Djiboutian e-visa is to those who are transiting through Djibouti to another country and this visa is valid for 3 days.
  • Vietnam nationals should apply for their Djiboutian e-visa on the website of the Djibouti Immigration Authority.
  • Fill in all the required information accurately and upload all the required documents for your visa processing.
  • Once your application is approved, your e-visa will be mailed to you through your electronic mail address.
  • Print out your approved e-visa and your visa application form before you embark on your journey to Djibouti.
  • Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti. Your Vietnam international passport must have at least two reserve blank pages for necessary stampings.
  • Provision of a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Tourist visitors are required to have their 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 your stay is needed.
  • An airport (embarkation) tax costing DJF 15,000 is levied on passengers leaving Djibouti.
  • The standard time zone of Djibouti is (GMT+3) and Vietnam's (GMT+7). This indicates that Vietnam is 4 hours above Djibouti. 
  • The estimated flight time from Hanoi, Vietnam to Djibouti, Djibouti is 17 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Some of the airlines travelling Djibouti are Emirates, flydubai, THAI, Ethiopian, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
  • Travellers are received by their Djiboutian e-visas through the Djiboutian Ambouli International Airport.
  • Luggage will be cleared at the Djiboutian airport, except that of the transiting passengers.
  • The dialling code of Djibouti is (+253), used for both local and international communications.
  • The financial institution including the commercial banks do not operate on Fridays and Saturdays but begin operations on Sundays.
  • Currencies (local or foreign) or negotiable instruments such as the promissory notes, bank draft, cheque etc., or any of its equivalents that worthing $5,000 must be declared upon your arrival in the country or departing from the country.
  • The official currency of Djibouti is Djiboutian Franc and travellers into the country must convert their foreign currency to the Djiboutian local currency at any authorized bank or exchange outlets in the country.
  • Rabies vaccination certificate issued more than one month and less than one year is required from those travelling with their pets for more than 6 months old.
  • Transportation of arms and ammunition will be subjected to declaration upon entering or exiting the country.
  • Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it. Christians make up the minority.
  • Arabic and French serve as the official languages, while Afar, Arabic, Somali are the other languages spoken in Djibouti. However, Somali and Afar are mostly spoken.
  • 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. 
  •  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.
  • You are to budget up to $100 USD to cater for your daily expenses in Djibouti.
  •  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
  • Samosas, Fah-fah, Banana fritters Laxoox Cambaboor served with yoghurt are the best delicacies you will love to have a taste of when you visit Djibouti.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I need budget for daily spendings in Djibouti?

You are to budget up to $100 USD to cater for your daily expenses in Djibouti.

Do banks operate everyday in Djibouti?

No. The financial institution including the commercial banks do not operate on Fridays and Saturdays but begin operations on Sundays.

What are the means for transporting in Djibouti?

 Trains, buses and taxis are the means of transportation in Djibouti.

Can I travel to Djibouti with my family with one e-visa issued to me?

No, each individual must apply and have their own Djiboutian e-visa.