Djibouti visa for Yemeni citizens

A visa is required for Djibouti passport holders traveling to Yemen, with various types available including tourist, business, student, and transit options, totaling eight distinct categories whose costs and durations vary. Despite sharing a short maritime border, often less than 20 miles across the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, direct routes between the two nations are severely constrained due to the ongoing conflict that escalated significantly around 2014. Prospective travelers must navigate an exceptionally complex and high-risk journey, as direct flights are largely nonexistent, and any indirect travel through third countries demands meticulous adherence to international advisories. Given the volatile security landscape, obtaining one of these visas represents only the first step in a challenging and potentially dangerous endeavor.

Visa on arrival· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required

Visa options

TouristDjibouti Tourist eVisa (30 days)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TransitDjibouti Transit eVisa (14 days)
14dvalid 14d
Apply
BusinessDjibouti Business eVisa (30 days)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
FamilyDjibouti Family/Social Visit eVisa (30 days)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
TouristDjibouti Tourist Visa on Arrival
$23
OtherDjibouti Embassy/Consular Short-Stay Visa (Tourism/Business)
30dvalid 1mo
OtherDjibouti Long-Stay Visa (for Residence/Work/Other Long-Term Purposes)
StudentDjibouti Student Visa
WorkDjibouti Residence Permit (Carte de Séjour)
multiple-entry
WorkDjibouti Work Permit
multiple-entry
OtherDjibouti eVisa
Apply

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