Djibouti

Check if you require a Visa

For New Zealand Passport Holder

  • Tourist/Business Visa                 : Visa is required in advance. Visa can be obtained from the French Embassy, online via https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/#/ or on arrival.

If you require a VISA, please refer to the below

Following information are related to all nationalities

E-Tourist/Business Visa

Passport Valid for 6 months beyond period of stay
Visa Form Online application 
Photograph – Passport size 1 x Passport sized photo
Visa Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Duration of stay 15 - 90 days. Single entry
Documents required
  • Valid passport
  • A flight reservation (or any other possible means of transport)
  • An accommodation address (Hotel or at your host's)
  • An invitation letter (organisation or host with their contacts)
  • A credit card (visa, Mastercard or American Express)
Visa fees USD 23
Visa Processing time 72 hours   
Health info Refer
Notes You can request an eVisa at least 72 hours before your trip. However, it is advisable to apply at least one week before your trip and take into account the weekend days in the Republic of Djibouti (Friday and Saturday).

 

Tourist Visa

Passport Valid for 3 months beyond period of stay
Visa Form Refer to the attached link for visa form
Photograph – Passport size 1 x Passport sized photo
Visa Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Duration of stay Upto 10 days. It can be extended locally if required
Documents required
  • Valid passport
  • 03 months bank statements
  • Pay slips, leave letter from employer and professional card (if employed)
  • Student card, letter of attendance (if student)
  • Proof of pension (if retired)
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation confirmation
Visa fees

Approximately NZD 105.60 (It is dynamic and keeps changing every month).

 

We will arrange payment to the Embassy in the local currency and format required and invoice you accordingly. Please note that $20 bank fees will be applicable
Visa Processing time 4 weeks  
Health info Refer
Notes

French Embassy in NZ issue Visa for Djibouti

  • Entry and transit refused to nationals of Israel.
  • If entering by boat, a letter from captain detailing itinerary and accepting responsibility for crew
Applicants under 18 require a letter from both parents authorizing the travel & stating the full name, address of person in charge of child while in French Territory.

 

Business Visa

Passport Valid for 3 months beyond period of stay
Visa Form Refer to the attached link for visa form
Photograph – Passport size 1 x Passport sized photo
Visa Validity 3 months from the date of issue
Duration of stay Upto 10 days. It can be extended locally if required
Documents required
  • Valid passport
  • 03 months bank statements
  • Pay slips, leave letter from employer and professional card (if employed)
  • Student card, letter of attendance (if student)
  • Proof of pension (if retired)
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation confirmation
Visa fees

Approximately NZD 105.60 (It is dynamic and keeps changing every month).

 

We will arrange payment to the Embassy in the local currency and format required and invoice you accordingly. Please note that $20 bank fees will be applicable
Visa Processing time 4 weeks 
Health info Refer
Notes

French Embassy in NZ issue Visa for Djibouti

  • Entry and transit refused to nationals of Israel.
  • If entering by boat, a letter from captain detailing itinerary and accepting responsibility for crew
Applicants under 18 require a letter from both parents authorizing the travel & stating the full name, address of person in charge of child while in French Territory.

 

Our processing fees

First applicant 

$ 130
Second applicant  $ 70
Every additional applicant   $ 60
Group of 8 persons or more $ 65 per person
Supplement for Urgent Processing NZD 100 per lodgement (irrespective of the number of applications in one submission)

 

Embassy details

French Embassy, Wellington

French Embassy in NZ issues visa for Andorra, they ONLY deal with applicants directly, please advice your clients to contact the Embassy for forms and visa requirements. French Embassy issues visa for Central African Republic, Cote d'ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, French Guyana, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Saint Martin

                        

Level 8, 20 Ballance Street,

Wellington 6140

Tel: 04 384 2555 (Chancery)

Tel: 04 802 1590 (Visas)

Website: https://nz.ambafrance.org/-English-

Email: information.wellingtonamba@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Office hours        : 9am-6pm (Mon-Thurs); 9am-4pm (Fri)

                              : 9.15am-1.15pm, Mon-Fri (Consular)