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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Djibouti can visit Ethiopia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Djibouti vs Ethiopia: passport comparison

Djibouti

16

visa-free countries

Global rank: #174 · mobility 74.1

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2
12

countries both Djibouti and Ethiopia can enter visa-free together

Djibouti + Ethiopia: passport compatibility

92%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Djibouti and Ethiopia travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
43 both e-visa / eTA
102 both need a visa
16 access differs

Where Djibouti and Ethiopia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (12)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155

Only Djibouti is visa-free (3)

Ethiopia: good to know

Addis Ababa

Capital

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+251

Calling code

Where else Djibouti goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ethiopia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Citizens of Djibouti can visit Ethiopia visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Djibouti citizens stay in Ethiopia without a visa?
Djibouti passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Djibouti or Ethiopia?
The Djibouti passport is stronger: 16 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Djibouti #174, Ethiopia #182.
Where can Djibouti and Ethiopia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ethiopia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Djibouti and Ethiopia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Djibouti passport ranking

Where else the Djibouti passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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