AfghanistanDjibouti: e-Visa

AfghanistanDjibouti

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

e-Visa

Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Djibouti, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: evisa.gouv.dj (checked September 3, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,666 km, straight line (~4h 49m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Djibouti15 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Djibouti passport holders visiting Afghanistan: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near Djibouti

Afghanistan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

Yes. Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for Djibouti, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Djibouti from Afghanistan?

About 3,666 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 49m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djiboutian franc (DJF).

What is the emergency number in Djibouti?

17 / 18 / 19.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Djibouti (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Djibouti?

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter Djibouti without a visa?

15 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Djibouti visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Afghanistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Djibouti?

Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Seychelles.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Afghanistan

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 35 and 50 million.

CapitalKabul

RegionSouthern Asia

Population43.8M

Area652,230 km²

CurrencyAfghan afghani (1 USD ≈ 64.89 AFN)

LanguagesDari, Pashto, Turkmen

Calling code+93

Drives on theright

TimezoneKabul (UTC+4:30)

Nearest airportKabul International Airport (KBL), 6 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$417 (2024)

Climate in Kabul

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Kabul, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.6°C	-10.2°C	53mm	208h
February	5.2°C	-6.4°C	64mm	255h
March	10.4°C	0.8°C	116mm	232h
April	17.2°C	4.8°C	66mm	314h
May	23.6°C	9.8°C	43mm	369h
June	30°C	15°C	4mm	393h
July	31.7°C	16.7°C	2mm	399h
August	31.9°C	17.8°C	20mm	387h
September	27.4°C	11.9°C	7mm	350h
October	21.1°C	5.6°C	2mm	326h
November	11.2°C	-1.8°C	44mm	247h
December	6.3°C	-4.2°C	26mm	249h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Afghanistan is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. The country shares borders with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Pakistan, China, and the disputed Kashmir territory.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

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About Djibouti

Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. The country has an area of 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq mi).

CapitalDjibouti

RegionEastern Africa

Population1.2M

Area23,200 km²

CurrencyDjiboutian franc (1 USD ≈ 177.72 DJF)

LanguagesArabic, French

Calling code+253

Drives on theright

TimezoneDjibouti (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDjibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), 4 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 19

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,906 (2025)

Tourist arrivals63K (2013)

Climate in Djibouti

Warmest June, coolest December, driest June, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February.

Monthly climate normals for Djibouti, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.6°C	23.5°C	24mm	328h
February	27.8°C	23.6°C	14mm	310h
March	28.5°C	24.8°C	34mm	330h
April	30.2°C	26.7°C	42mm	329h
May	35.3°C	29.5°C	7mm	363h
June	40.4°C	31.4°C	1mm	315h
July	39.2°C	30.5°C	37mm	287h
August	39.5°C	31.3°C	5mm	314h
September	36.8°C	30.5°C	1mm	341h
October	32.4°C	26.6°C	9mm	353h
November	29.2°C	24.8°C	54mm	305h
December	27.5°C	23.1°C	31mm	317h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Djibouti is in the Horn Peninsula on the Gulf of Aden. The country can be divided into three regions; the coastal plain and volcanic plateaus in the central and southern parts of the country and the mountain ranges in the north. Much of the country is wasteland with virtually no arable land.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

June 27, 2027Independence Day

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