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Destination

Djibouti

Africa · Djibouti

Entry details

eVisa required

✓ Verified September 2, 2026 · Republic of Djibouti — official eVisa portal ↗

Электронная виза (eVisa) оформляется онлайн заранее; визы по прилёту для обычных паспортов больше нет (с 2024 г.).

  • Source's ruleVisa on arrival
  • Passport validityValid on arrival

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

Safety advisory

Exercise a high degree of caution

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Air⌀ 30 °C
25
25
27
29
31
34
36
35
34
30
27
26
Sea⌀ 30 °C
27
27
28
30
31
32
31
31
32
32
30
28
Rainfall⌀ 22 mm
20
16
23
38
17
2
16
24
13
29
42
20
Wind⌀ 6 м/с
6
6
6
6
6
7
9
9
7
6
6
6
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
11
Tourism: 63K international tourists a year▲ +17% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Labour Day

    May 1, 2027

    Sat · in 214d

  • Independence Day

    June 27, 2027

    Sun · in 271d

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevercert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap waterbottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinemoderate65%
Mobile datamoderate$1.3/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+7%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietDJF 378/day≈ MDL 37.5/day
BreadDJF 30/ea≈ MDL 3.01/ea−65%
Wheat flourDJF 113/kg≈ MDL 11.3/kg−4%
RiceDJF 122/kg≈ MDL 12.2/kg−58%
PotatoesDJF 105/kg≈ MDL 10.4/kg−17%
BeansDJF 300/kg≈ MDL 29.9/kg−10%

Frequently asked questions

Djibouti: do Moldova citizens need a visa?

Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 30 days. Verified: September 2, 2026.

How long can you stay?

Up to 30 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Moldova citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

About the country

Capital
Djibouti
Continent
Africa
Population
958,920
Area
23,000 km²
Currency
Franc · DJF
▼ 2.7%1 MDL = 10.03 DJF
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
21:08UTC+3

same as home

Sockets
CE

220 V · 50 Hz

Emergency
17police
351351ambulance
18fire
Calling code
+253
Languages
French, Arabic, Somali, Afar