IrelandDjibouti: e-Visa

IrelandDjibouti

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

e-Visa

Yes. Ireland 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

Distance6,361 km, straight line (~7h 59m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Djibouti15 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Djibouti passport holders visiting Ireland: Visa required.

Djibouti drives on the right, the opposite side to Ireland. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Djibouti

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

Other visa-free destinations for Ireland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

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

How far is Djibouti from Ireland?

About 6,361 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 59m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djiboutian franc (DJF).

What is the emergency number in Djibouti?

17 / 18 / 19.

Does Djibouti drive on the same side of the road as Ireland?

Djibouti drives on the right, the opposite side to Ireland. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Ireland passport holders visit without a visa instead of Djibouti?

Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Rwanda.

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 Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world. As of 2022, the population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.

CapitalDublin

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.5M

Area70,273 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesEnglish, Irish

Calling code+353

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDublin (UTC+1)

Nearest airportDublin Airport (DUB), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$131,592 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11M (2019)

Climate in Dublin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Dublin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.7°C	4°C	57mm	108h
February	8.6°C	3°C	145mm	175h
March	9.5°C	2.9°C	33mm	233h
April	12.8°C	5.5°C	33mm	308h
May	15.9°C	7.8°C	19mm	382h
June	17.1°C	10.5°C	115mm	249h
July	17.6°C	11.8°C	121mm	235h
August	18.1°C	12.4°C	133mm	268h
September	16.8°C	10.1°C	46mm	268h
October	12.1°C	7.3°C	106mm	198h
November	11°C	6°C	78mm	140h
December	7°C	2.9°C	120mm	107h

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

Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, has a rich culture that, along with its people, has been exported around the world. Some Irish history has been very dark indeed, but it remains a land of poets, story-tellers, and musicians, with marvellous scenery, an advanced knowledge economy, first-rate infrastructure, and leading industries, with a high gross domestic product and standard of living. Ireland has historically been referred to as ‘The Land of Saints and Scholars’, reflecting its long standing religious affinities as well as its many contributions to the fields of poetry and literature.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Brú na Bóinne
Skellig Michael

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair

December 25, 2026Lá Nollag

December 26, 2026Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

Full source list on About.

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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