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Djibouti visa for Bangladeshis

Djibouti requires a visa. UK government advice says a tourist visa can be bought on arrival (cash in US dollars) or applied for online through the e-visa portal evisa.gouv.dj or through a Djibouti embassy, and that you must show evidence of onward travel. The portal pages we could open did not show a fee table, so the fee, processing time and Bangladesh-specific rules are marked for confirmation. The UK government advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border area. Last checked 6 November 2026.

Quick answer: Security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border and to parts of Djibouti; new information on military activity in the Red Sea region (advice updated 27 July 2026).. Visa needed?: Yes (UK government advice). Bangladesh-specific rule not seen on an official Djibouti page; confirm.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 6 November 2026E-visa (evisa.gouv.dj) or visa on arrival

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SECURITY ADVISORY

UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border and to parts of Djibouti; new information on military activity in the Red Sea region (advice updated 27 July 2026).

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes (UK government advice). Bangladesh-specific rule not seen on an official Djibouti page; confirm.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Online at the e-visa portal evisa.gouv.dj, at a Djibouti embassy, or on arrival (UK advice). Nearest mission likely New Delhi; no mission in Dhaka was found.

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FEE

Not confirmed from an official page. Third-party sites quote conflicting figures (about US$40 or EUR 21). Confirm with our office.

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PAYMENT ON ARRIVAL

Cash in US dollars (UK government advice).

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PROCESSING TIME

Not confirmed from an official page.

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STAY

Not confirmed from an official page.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

Expiry date at least 6 months after arrival (UK government advice).

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ONWARD TRAVEL

Evidence of onward journey must be shown (UK government advice).

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YELLOW FEVER

Certificate needed if arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk (UK advice).

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Security warning

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The UK government advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border and to parts of Djibouti. Regional military activity in the Red Sea has been noted in recent updates. Travelling against official advice may invalidate insurance. Travel Counsellor Ltd. does not recommend travel against official advice.

How to apply

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Djibouti's e-visa portal is evisa.gouv.dj; a Djibouti embassy statement says it is run by Djibouti authorities and e-visas are issued only by them. The portal page we opened showed headings only, so we could not read the fee or document list. UK advice also says a tourist visa can be bought on arrival in US dollars cash. Use only the official domain to avoid third-party service fees.

Total cost

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Government fee: not confirmed from an official page; third-party figures conflict and may include agent charges. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office.

Processing time

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No official processing time was found. Apply online well before departure; do not rely on arrival purchase without confirming eligibility.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Djibouti e-visa portal (online) / Embassy of Djibouti, New Delhi (nearest mission; confirm it covers Bangladesh)

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Address: Embassy address not verified (directories disagree); apply online

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Website: www.evisa.gouv.dj

No Djibouti mission in Dhaka was found. The portal page opened without a fee table; confirm before paying.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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Passport valid more than 6 months after arrival (UK advice)
Online e-visa application with passport scan and photo
Evidence of onward journey (genuine only)
Hotel booking or host details (genuine only)
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
Fee payment (online, or US dollars cash on arrival)

Employed applicants (supporting)

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Job letter, NOC and recent bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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Trade licence, bank statement and business invitation if any

Students (supporting)

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Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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Birth certificate and parent consent letter as a precaution

Things to watch

Security advisory: UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border.
Official portal fee and Bangladesh rules were not readable; avoid third-party sites that add charges.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with Djiboutian authorities.
No approval is guaranteed and fees can change.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Djibouti e-visa?

UK advice and a Djibouti embassy statement point to the portal evisa.gouv.dj.

Can I get a visa on arrival?

UK advice says a tourist visa can be bought on arrival in US dollars cash. Confirm eligibility for Bangladeshi passports first.

How much is the visa?

We could not confirm an official fee. Ask our office.

Is it safe?

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Djibouti-Eritrea border. Check current advice.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Djiboutian authorities decide and rules can change.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.