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DjiboutiDjibouti visa requirements for Tanzania citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania passport holders
Countries in Eastern Africa and other popular destinations with simpler entry for the Tanzania passport than Djibouti, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | 180 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 Tanzania passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 62 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Djibouti e-Visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Djibouti entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Djibouti?
Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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.