Kenya visa for Djiboutian citizens

Djibouti passport holders planning a trip to Kenya will find the process streamlined, as an e-visa is required, permitting a maximum stay of 90 days exclusively for tourist visits. This allows ample time to explore Kenya's vibrant landscapes, from its coastal regions to the famed Maasai Mara. Direct flights from Djibouti City to Nairobi are the most convenient option, typically spanning about three hours, offering a swift transition from the Horn of Africa to East Africa's heartland without any time zone adjustment, as both nations observe East Africa Time.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - General Visit
90d$32valid 3mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - 5-Year Multiple Entry
90dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
Apply
OtherSingle Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$51valid 3mo
OtherMultiple Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$101multiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitTransit Visa (legacy category)
3dvalid 3mo
TouristEast Africa Single Tourist Visa (legacy regional visa)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherCourtesy / Official Visa (legacy category)
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherOrdinary Visa (legacy visitor visa)
90d$51valid 3mo
WorkClass A Work Permit (Mining and Prospecting)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass B Work Permit (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass C Work Permit (Prescribed Profession)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass D Work Permit (Specific Employment)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass F Work Permit (Specific Manufacturing)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass G Work Permit (Specific Trade, Business, or Consultancy)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass I Work Permit (Approved Religious or Charitable Activities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
RetirementClass K Permit (Ordinary Residents – Retirement/Long‑Term Stay without Work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
HumanitarianClass M Permit (Refugees – Residence)
365d$0multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent / Research / Internship Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherSpecial Pass
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo

eTA USD 32.50, submit up to 90 days ahead, min 3 days advance. Single entry; re-entry allowed via EAC countries if eTA valid.

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