JamaicaDjibouti: e-Visa

JamaicaDjibouti

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

e-Visa

Yes. Jamaica 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

Distance12,650 km, straight line (~15h 23m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Djibouti15 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Djibouti

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

Other visa-free destinations for Jamaica passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Jamaica passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

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

How far is Djibouti from Jamaica?

About 12,650 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 23m 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 Jamaica?

Djibouti drives on the right, the opposite side to Jamaica. 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 Jamaica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Djibouti?

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, 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 Jamaica

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,991 square kilometres (4,244 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and Hispaniola. Jamaica lies about 145 km (78 nmi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 nmi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (116 nmi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third-most populous Anglophone country in the Americas and the fourth-most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the capital and largest city.

CapitalKingston

RegionCaribbean

Population2.8M

Area10,991 km²

CurrencyJamaican dollar (1 USD ≈ 158.76 JMD)

LanguagesEnglish, Jamaican Patois

Calling code+1876

Drives on theleft

TimezoneJamaica (UTC-5)

Nearest airportTinson Pen Airport (KTP), 3 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 119 / 911

UNESCO sites3

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,003 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.3M (2020)

Climate in Kingston

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

Monthly climate normals for Kingston, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.7°C	20.8°C	19mm	328h
February	29.8°C	20.8°C	64mm	317h
March	29.9°C	20.3°C	59mm	355h
April	31°C	21.4°C	41mm	357h
May	30.8°C	22.7°C	120mm	348h
June	32.1°C	23.3°C	73mm	353h
July	31.4°C	23.1°C	158mm	369h
August	31.3°C	23.4°C	126mm	346h
September	30.2°C	22.7°C	203mm	334h
October	29.2°C	23.2°C	236mm	286h
November	28.3°C	21.9°C	457mm	231h
December	28°C	20.6°C	57mm	314h

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

Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean that attracts sunseekers for its laid-back beach culture, and music fans on the trail of Jamaica's most famous son, reggae legend Bob Marley. Tourists flock to the island's northern coast, including the communities of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Port Antonio, and in Negril on the island's western tip. Dynamic in its African heritage, Jamaica offers a lively atmosphere in its tropical feel.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Blue and John Crow Mountains
John Crow Mountains
Port Royal

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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

Full source list on About.