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Djibouti visa requirements for Malaysia citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Malaysia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Djibouti entry requirements for Malaysia citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Djibouti

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Malaysia passport holders

Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Malaysia passport than Djibouti, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
KenyaVisa-free90 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Djibouti at a glance for travellers

  • 198 of 198 passports can enter Djibouti without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Malaysia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 152 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalDjibouti e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Djibouti entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysia citizens need a visa for Djibouti?

Malaysia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Malaysia passport holders need for Djibouti?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Malaysia passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Djibouti?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.