PhilippinesDjibouti: e-Visa

PhilippinesDjibouti

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

e-Visa

Yes. Philippines 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

Distance8,402 km, straight line (~10h 23m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Djibouti15 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Djibouti passport holders visiting Philippines: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Djibouti

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

Other visa-free destinations for Philippines passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Philippines passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

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

How far is Djibouti from Philippines?

About 8,402 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 23m 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 Philippines passport holders visit without a visa instead of Djibouti?

Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Oman, Tanzania, Burundi.

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 Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized into three main geographical divisions: from north to south, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's thirteenth-most-populous country.

CapitalManila

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population116.8M

Area342,353 km²

CurrencyPhilippine peso (1 USD ≈ 62.97 PHP)

LanguagesEnglish, Filipino

Calling code+63

Drives on theright

TimezoneManila (UTC+8)

Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 5 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.5M (2020)

Climate in Manila

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

Monthly climate normals for Manila, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	23.6°C	35mm	330h
February	30.6°C	22.9°C	11mm	321h
March	33°C	24.8°C	10mm	368h
April	33.8°C	26.1°C	28mm	357h
May	33.4°C	27°C	248mm	349h
June	32.1°C	26.4°C	203mm	323h
July	31.4°C	25.9°C	336mm	305h
August	30°C	25.8°C	284mm	254h
September	30.6°C	25.7°C	196mm	292h
October	29.6°C	25.4°C	416mm	233h
November	29.8°C	24.7°C	332mm	268h
December	29.3°C	24.5°C	225mm	278h

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

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Baroque Churches of the Philippines
Historic City of Vigan
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Q235004
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
Tubbataha Reef

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026All Saints' Day Eve

November 1, 2026Araw ng mga Santo

November 30, 2026Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio

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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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