SpainDjibouti: e-Visa

SpainDjibouti

Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

e-Visa

Yes. Spain 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 of2026-10-14

Distance5,581 km, straight line (~7h 4m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Djibouti15 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Djibouti

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Frequently asked questions

Do Spain passport holders need a visa for Djibouti?

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

How far is Djibouti from Spain?

About 5,581 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 4m 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 Spain passport holders visit without a visa instead of Djibouti?

Ethiopia, Kenya, Qatar, 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 Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean; the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea; and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Morocco ; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Seville, Bilbao, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca and Las Palmas.

CapitalMadrid

RegionSouthern Europe

Population49.4M

Area505,992 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+34

Drives on theright

TimezoneMadrid (UTC+2)

Nearest airportAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km

Emergency number061 / 091 / 112

UNESCO sites69

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$38,627 (2025)

Tourist arrivals36.4M (2020)

Climate in Madrid

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

Monthly climate normals for Madrid, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	2°C	30mm	194h
February	15.8°C	4.6°C	3mm	229h
March	16.5°C	5.7°C	70mm	264h
April	17.7°C	8.6°C	107mm	283h
May	25.5°C	13°C	40mm	373h
June	28.6°C	15.5°C	16mm	403h
July	35.5°C	20.9°C	1mm	431h
August	32.2°C	18.8°C	22mm	390h
September	26.5°C	14.6°C	34mm	332h
October	19.2°C	8.3°C	51mm	268h
November	14.8°C	6.4°C	94mm	196h
December	10.1°C	3.1°C	39mm	192h

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

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Antequera Dolmens Site
Aranjuez Cultural Landscape
Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida
Archaeological Ensemble of Tárraco
Atapuerca
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Burgos Cathedral
Campus de Alcalá de Henares, University of Alcalá

Upcoming public holidays

October 9, 2026Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana

October 12, 2026Fiesta Nacional de España

November 1, 2026Día de todos los Santos

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	23.6°C	24mm	328h
February	27.8°C	23.6°C	14mm	310h
March	28.5°C	24.9°C	34mm	330h
April	30.1°C	26.8°C	42mm	329h
May	35.3°C	29.5°C	7mm	363h
June	40.2°C	31.5°C	1mm	315h
July	39.2°C	30.6°C	37mm	287h
August	39.5°C	31.4°C	5mm	314h
September	36.8°C	30.6°C	1mm	341h
October	32.4°C	26.7°C	9mm	353h
November	29.2°C	24.9°C	54mm	305h
December	27.5°C	23.2°C	32mm	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.