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Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for France?

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Djibouti citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Djibouti vs France: passport comparison

Djibouti

16

visa-free countries

Global rank: #174 · mobility 74.1

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
13

countries both Djibouti and France can enter visa-free together

Djibouti + France: passport compatibility

31%

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

Where Djibouti and France travel together — by entry type:

13 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
135 access differs

Where Djibouti and France 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 (13)

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

Only Djibouti is visa-free (3)

Your odds of getting the visa: Djibouti → France

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

32,6%
of France visa applications refused in Djibouti
+18,1 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-4.6 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 37.2%, now 32.6%
4,308applications filed
2,928visas issued
1,404refusals
#26strictest of 118 countries
Where France visa applications are filed: Djibouti

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Djibouti — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Djibouti → France

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Djibouti → France rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Djibouti passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Djibouti goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Djibouti citizens need a visa for France?
Djibouti citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Djibouti or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 16. Global rank: Djibouti #174, France #4.
Where can Djibouti and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 13 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Djibouti and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 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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