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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Visa on arrival

Ethiopia citizens can get a visa on arrival for Djibouti — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Ethiopia vs Djibouti: passport comparison

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2

Djibouti

16

visa-free countries

Global rank: #174 · mobility 74.1
12

countries both Ethiopia and Djibouti can enter visa-free together

Ethiopia + Djibouti: passport compatibility

92%

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

Where Ethiopia and Djibouti 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 Ethiopia and Djibouti 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)

Where else Ethiopia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Djibouti

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Ethiopia citizens can get a visa on arrival for Djibouti — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Ethiopia or Djibouti?
The Djibouti passport is stronger: 16 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Ethiopia #182, Djibouti #174.
Where can Ethiopia and Djibouti citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Djibouti?
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 Ethiopia and Djibouti?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ethiopia passport ranking

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